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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kassel and Essen takes 3h 20m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kassel to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 20m
Duration
197 km
Distance
€19
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Kassel to Essen bus times

Buses run twice daily between Kassel and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 1:35 PM which arrives into Essen at 4:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 15m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kassel to Essen? 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.

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  • Distance: 197.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €16–25 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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