There are 4 ways to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel by train, bus or car
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Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel by bus and train
The journey time between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Kassel is around 3h 16m and covers a distance of around 195 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Verkehrsgesellschaft Kreis Unna mbH and ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH, the Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel service departs from Dortmund Airport and arrives in Kassel Hbf. Typically 40 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel is to bus, which costs €10 - €13 and takes 3h 27m.
The quickest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 17m.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Airport and arriving at Kassel via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Kassel is 133 km. The road distance is 155.1 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel, including transfers.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €13 and takes 3h 27m.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Kassel.

- Distance: 132.6 km
- Duration: 3h 16m
What companies run services between Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany and Kassel, Germany?
ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH operates a train from Unna to Kassel Hbf every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kassel every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10 - €13 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Unna to Kassel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Abellio NRW

- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Unna to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €50
- Website
- National Express Rail

- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Unna to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Abellio

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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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