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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Hesse is to bus which costs €16 - €40 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Hesse is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Hesse?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Hesse. However, there are services departing from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and arriving at Frankfurt via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Kassel to Hesse?

The distance between Kassel and Hesse is 194 km. The road distance is 169.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Hesse without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs €20 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Kassel to Hesse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Hesse train from?

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

Train or bus from Kassel to Hesse?

The best way to get from Kassel to Hesse is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs €20 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €40 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Kassel to Hesse train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kassel to Hesse?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Hesse is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Kassel to Hesse.

Where can I stay near Hesse?

There are 1464+ hotels available in Hesse.

Kassel to Hesse - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kassel to Hesse 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
best
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt20 / ...
1h 32m
€20–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Frankfurt central train stationN1335 / ...
2h 36m
€16–37
Drive 169.8 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Frankfurt am Main169.8 km
1h 28m
€24–35
Train via Friedberg
1. Take the train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to FriedbergRe30
2. Take the train from Friedberg to FrankfurtS6
2h 53m
€34–49

Kassel to Hesse by train

232Weekly Trains

1h 32mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.6 km
Duration: 1h 32m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €15–55 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Frankfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €11–30 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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