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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Erlangen is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Erlangen is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €60 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Erlangen station. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Erlangen train station via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and arriving at Erlangen via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Kassel to Erlangen?

The distance between Kassel and Erlangen is 308 km. The road distance is 279.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Erlangen without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €60 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Kassel to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Erlangen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kassel to Erlangen train from?

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

Train or bus from Kassel to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Kassel to Erlangen is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €60 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Kassel to Erlangen bus arrive?

Kassel to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Kassel to Erlangen train arrive?

Kassel to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kassel to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Erlangen is 279 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Kassel to Erlangen.

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

Book your Kassel to Erlangen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 1227+ hotels available in Erlangen.

Can I share a ride from Kassel to Erlangen?

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

Kassel to Erlangen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Kassel to Erlangen by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, or plane

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 Nürnberg Hbftrain 25 / ...
2h 20m
€61–81
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Kassel to Erlangenrideshare 279.6 km
3h 32m
€15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N73
5h 25m
€20–35
Night train
1. Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 27m
€44–271
Drive 279.2 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Erlangencar 279.2 km
2h 37m
€40–57
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
4h 20m
€121–253

Kassel to Erlangen by train

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Distance: 307.6 km
Duration: 2h 20m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–60 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Nuremberg central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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