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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kassel and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Hannover Hbf, Emmerich, Arnhem Centraal and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Kassel to Rotterdam?

The distance between Kassel and Rotterdam is 596 km. The road distance is 414.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 4h 59m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Kassel to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kassel to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Kassel to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Kassel to Rotterdam is to train via Hanover which takes 4h 59m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Kassel to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Kassel to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Kassel to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kassel to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Rotterdam is 415 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Kassel to Rotterdam.

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

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

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

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Kassel to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Kassel to Rotterdam by train, bus, night train, car, 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 via Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hannover Hbftrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Emmerichtrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 59m
€87–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 023
7h 20m
€30–55
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
6h 39m
€35–110
Drive 414.6 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Rotterdamcar 414.6 km
3h 54m
€74–106
Train
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Utrecht Centraaltrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
6h 39m
€49–110
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 42m
€179–448
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 21m
€163–396
Train to Hannover Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hannover Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 9m
€192–406
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hannover Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 4m
€164–461

Kassel to Rotterdam by train

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4h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 596 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Rotterdam Centraal via Hannover Hbf, Emmerich, Arnhem Centraal, and Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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