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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Karben is to bus which costs €17 - €29 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Karben is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Karben?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Karben. However, there are services departing from Kassel Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Karben-Groß-Karben Bahnhof via Friedberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Kassel to Karben?

The distance between Kassel and Karben is 177 km. The road distance is 159.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Karben without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Kassel to Karben, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Karben train from?

Kassel to Karben train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Karben?

The best way to get from Kassel to Karben is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €29 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Kassel to Karben train arrive?

Kassel to Karben train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Friedberg station.

Can I drive from Kassel to Karben?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Karben is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Kassel to Karben.

Where can I stay near Karben?

There are 1335+ hotels available in Karben.

Kassel to Karben - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Kassel to Karben 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 Hauptbahnhof to Friedbergtrain Re30
2h 16m
€31–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Frankfurt central train stationbus N1335 / ...
3h 9m
€18–29
Drive 159.5 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Karbencar 159.5 km
1h 26m
€23–33

Kassel to Karben by train

70Weekly Trains

2h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.3 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Friedberg every 3 hours. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Frankfurt central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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