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Cologne to Kassel buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cologne and Kassel takes 4h 45m and the fastest bus takes 4h 38m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Cologne to Kassel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 45m
Duration
255 km
Distance
€26
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Cologne to Kassel bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Cologne and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 8:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:42 AM which arrives into Kassel at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    WupsiFlixBus4h 38m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    WupsiFlixBus4h 38m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    WupsiFlixBus4h 38m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    WupsiFlixBus5h 8m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Kassel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Kassel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 255.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Kassel, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Kassel 5 times a week. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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