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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Bern is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Bern. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Bern via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Bern. However, there are services departing from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and arriving at Bern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Kassel to Bern?

The distance between Kassel and Bern is 622 km. The road distance is 586 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Bern without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Kassel to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kassel to Bern train from?

Kassel to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Bern?

The best way to get from Kassel to Bern is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Kassel to Bern bus arrive?

Kassel to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Kassel to Bern train arrive?

Kassel to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Kassel to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Bern is 586 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Kassel to Bern.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

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Kassel to Bern - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Kassel to Bern by train, bus, car, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
6h 12m
CHF 69–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Frankfurt central train stationbus N1335 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bernbus 122 / ...
10h 20m
CHF 31–87
Drive 586 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Berncar 586 km
4h 56m
CHF 94–136
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 15m
CHF 118–305
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
11h 25m
CHF 74–148
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kassel to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Berncar
7h 52m
CHF 161–219
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 42m
CHF 155–340
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 33m
CHF 132–350
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
8h 5m
CHF 129–335

Kassel to Bern by train

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6h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 622.1 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bern via Basel SBB in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kassel to Bern via Frankfurt central train station in around 10h 20m.

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