What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kassel?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kassel is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 23h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kassel?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kassel is to fly and train which takes 6h 42m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Kassel?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Kassel via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Kassel?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Kassel Hauptbahnhof via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kassel?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kassel is 1249 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Kassel without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 13h 7m and costs €200 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Kassel?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Edinburgh to Kassel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kassel bus from?

Edinburgh to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kassel train from?

Edinburgh to Kassel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Kassel?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kassel is to train which takes 13h 7m and costs €200 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 23h 55m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kassel bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Kassel?

Kassel is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 8:22 AM in Edinburgh and 9:22 AM in Kassel.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kassel train arrive?

Edinburgh to Kassel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Kassel?

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Where can I stay near Kassel?

There are 970+ hotels available in Kassel.

Edinburgh to Kassel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kassel by plane, train, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
6h 42m
€123–311
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kasselbus 023 / ...
23h 55m
€90–158
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
13h 7m
€206–531
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hullcar
2. Take the car ferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
3. Drive from Rotterdam to Kasselcar
20h 52m
€247–349
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane EDI - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
7h 51m
€129–299
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
8h 32m
€133–292
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GLA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
7h 34m
€122–321
Train via Amsterdam
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhetrain
15h 56m
€203–663
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Kasselbus
24h 52m
€93–287
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Kasselcar
14h 19m

Edinburgh to Kassel by train

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13h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,248.7 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kassel, Germany?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kassel Hauptbahnhof via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 13h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Kassel via London Victoria, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, and Dortmund central bus station in around 23h 55m.

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