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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Heerlen is to bus which costs €21 - €45 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Heerlen is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Heerlen, Zandweg via Südviertel, Essen and Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and arriving at Heerlen via Frankfurt and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Kassel to Heerlen?

The distance between Kassel and Heerlen is 465 km. The road distance is 307.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Heerlen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 44m and costs €45 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Kassel to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Heerlen bus from?

Kassel to Heerlen bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Kassel station.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Heerlen train from?

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

Train or bus from Kassel to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Kassel to Heerlen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 44m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Essen, which costs and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Kassel to Heerlen bus arrive?

Kassel to Heerlen bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Essen station.

Where does the Kassel to Heerlen train arrive?

Kassel to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Kassel to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Heerlen is 308 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Kassel to Heerlen.

Where can I stay near Heerlen?

There are 1501+ hotels available in Heerlen.

Kassel to Heerlen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kassel to Heerlen by train, bus, 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
4h 44m
€49–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Cologne Airport CGNbus 264
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Aachen station westbus 068 / ...
8h 22m
€21–43
Bus via Essen
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Essenbus Kyiv-Genk / ...
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
6h 13m
Drive 307.8 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Heerlencar 307.8 km
2h 56m
€54–78
Train
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
6h 29m
€53–126

Kassel to Heerlen by train

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4h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 464.5 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Heerlen via Frankfurt and Aachen Hbf in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kassel to Heerlen, Zandweg via Essen, Südviertel, Essen, Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, and Aachen, Bushof in around 6h 13m.

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