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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Kassel is to rideshare which costs €5 - €13 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Kassel is to car train and drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €95 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Kassel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hanover central bus station station and arriving at Kassel. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Kassel?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kassel Am Stern via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Hanover to Kassel?

The distance between Hanover and Kassel is 148 km. The road distance is 163.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Kassel without a car is to train and line 1 tram which takes 1h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Hanover to Kassel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Kassel bus from?

Hanover to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hanover central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Kassel train from?

Hanover to Kassel train services, operated by metronom, depart from Hannover Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Kassel?

The best way to get from Hanover to Kassel is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs €12 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2h 47m.

Where does the Hanover to Kassel bus arrive?

Hanover to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Hanover to Kassel train arrive?

Hanover to Kassel train services, operated by metronom, arrive at Goettingen station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Kassel?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Kassel is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Hanover to Kassel.

How do I get a train ticket from Hanover to Kassel?

Book your Hanover to Kassel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Hanover to Kassel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kassel?

There are 935+ hotels available in Kassel.

Can I share a ride from Hanover to Kassel?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hanover and Kassel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Hanover to Kassel - 6 ways to travel via train, line 1 tram, bus, and rideshare

There are 6 ways to get from Hanover to Kassel by train, tram, bus, rideshare, car 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, line 1 tram
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe20 / ...
2. Take the tram from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Kassel Am Stern1 / ...
1h 10m
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hanover to Kassel165.5 km
2h 6m
€5–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to KasselN73
2h 25m
€12–35
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Göttingen1393
2. Drive from Göttingen to Kassel
1h 12m
€98–116
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to GoettingenRe
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Kassel HauptbahnhofRb83
2h 47m
Drive 163.9 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Kassel163.9 km
1h 29m
€23–34

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hanover to Kassel.

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Distance: 147.5 km
Duration: 1h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Kassel 5 times a week. Tickets cost €12–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Kassel Hauptbahnhof via Göttingen in around 2h 47m.

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