There are 4 ways to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train via Soest • 3h 29m
32€ - 79€
Cheapest option
Bus • 3h 47m
10€ - 13€
2 alternative options
Train • 4h 17m
30€ - 49€
Drive • 1h 21m
18€ - 27€
Questions & Answers
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The cheapest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel is to bus which costs 10€ - 13€ and takes 3h 47m.
The quickest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel is to drive which costs 18€ - 27€ and takes 1h 21m.
The distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Kassel is 133 km. The road distance is 155.2 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel without a car is to train via Soest which takes 3h 29m and costs 30€ - 80€.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel, including transfers.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel is to train via Soest which takes 3h 29m and costs 30€ - 80€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 10€ - 13€ and takes 3h 47m.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel.
There are 368+ hotels available in Kassel. Prices start at 87€ per night.
- Distance: 132.6 km
- Duration: 3h 29m
What companies run services between Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany and Kassel, Germany?
ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH operates a train from Soest to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund to Kassel, Kassel Wilhelmshöhe every 4 hours. Tickets cost 10€ - 13€ and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Soest to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Abellio NRW
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Soest to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 70€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Soest to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 50€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Schwerte(Ruhr) to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 45€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Dortmund to Kassel, Kassel Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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