There are 5 ways to get from Gernsheim to Kassel by train, bus, night train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Gernsheim Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re70
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2h 31m€38–109Drive 214.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Gernsheim to Kasselcar 214.7 km
1h 48m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Gernsheim Georg-Schäfer-Platz to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhofbus Dg
- Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kasselbus N1335
4h 50mBus, night train
- Take the bus from Gernsheim Georg-Schäfer-Platz to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhofbus Dg
- Take the nighttrain from Darmstadt Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain Nj
4h 22mTrain via Kassel Hauptbahnhof
- Take the train from Gernsheim Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re70
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Hauptbahnhoftrain Re30
4h 1m€43–194
Gernsheim to Kassel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gernsheim to Kassel is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Gernsheim to Kassel is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Gernsheim to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Gernsheim Georg-Schäfer-Platz and arriving at Kassel via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Gernsheim to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Gernsheim Bahnhof and arriving at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Gernsheim and Kassel is 236 km. The road distance is 214.7 km.
The best way to get from Gernsheim to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Gernsheim to Kassel, including transfers.
Gernsheim to Kassel bus services, operated by HEAG mobilo GmbH, depart from Gernsheim Georg-Schäfer-Platz station.
Gernsheim to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gernsheim Bahnhof station.
The best way to get from Gernsheim to Kassel is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Gernsheim, Germany and Kassel, Germany?
You can take a train from Gernsheim Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Frankfurt in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gernsheim Georg-Schäfer-Platz to Kassel via Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof, Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, and Frankfurt central train station in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Gernsheim Bahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Gernsheim Bahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Frankfurt to Kassel Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Darmstadt Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–95
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €85–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €22–26
- Phone
- +49 6151 7094115
- info@heagmobilo.de
- Website
- HEAG mobilo GmbH
Bus from Gernsheim Georg-Schäfer-Platz to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- HEAG mobilo GmbH
Bus from Gernsheim Georg-Schäfer-Platz to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- HEAG mobilo GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Gernsheim to Kassel bus services, operated by HEAG mobilo GmbH, arrive at Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.
Gernsheim to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gernsheim to Kassel is 215 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Gernsheim to Kassel.
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