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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kassel is to bus which costs €120 - €160 and takes 39h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kassel is to fly and train which takes 8h 17m and costs €130 - €420.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Kassel?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kassel Hauptbahnhof via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 13m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Kassel?

The distance between Istanbul and Kassel is 2087 km. The road distance is 2221.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Kassel without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 48m and costs €120 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Istanbul to Kassel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Kassel train from?

Istanbul to Kassel train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kassel?

Kassel is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:02 AM in Istanbul and 12:02 AM in Kassel.

Where does the Istanbul to Kassel train arrive?

Istanbul to Kassel train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Kassel?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kassel is 2222 km. It takes approximately 22h 23m to drive from Istanbul to Kassel.

Where can I stay near Kassel?

There are 960+ hotels available in Kassel.

Istanbul to Kassel - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Kassel by plane, train, bus, night train, car, 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 Istanbul to Frankfurt, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane IST - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
8h 28m
€99–320
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Hannover Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane SAW - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
8h 36m
€55–358
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
28h 48m
€124–226
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
39h 13m
€154–250
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Kasselcar
19h 52m
€371–523
Fly Istanbul to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane IST - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
8h 17m
€136–415
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SAW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
8h 47m
€89–378
Fly Istanbul to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane IST - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
8h 58m
€128–321
Fly Istanbul to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane IST - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
10h 37m
€120–290
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane SAW - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
9h 18m
€120–277
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane SAW - DTM
2. Take the train from Soest to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
10h 11m
€181–367
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Kassel Central Bus Stationbus Racic Eurobus
39h 23m
€122–159
Drive 2,221.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Kasselcar 2,221.5 km
22h 23m
€307–443

Istanbul to Kassel by bus, foot, train, and tram

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28h 48mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,087.4 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kassel, Germany?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Kassel Am Stern via Plovdiv Bus Station South, Kassel Central Bus Station, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 39h 23m.

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