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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Kassel is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Kassel is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Kassel?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände and arriving at Kassel via Passau central train station and Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Kassel?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Kassel Hauptbahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Linz to Kassel?

The distance between Linz and Kassel is 609 km. The road distance is 589.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €110 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Linz to Kassel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Kassel bus from?

Linz to Kassel bus services, operated by ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, depart from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Kassel train from?

Linz to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Linz Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Kassel?

The best way to get from Linz to Kassel is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Linz to Kassel bus arrive?

Linz to Kassel bus services, operated by ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, arrive at Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer station.

Where does the Linz to Kassel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Linz to Kassel?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Kassel is 590 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Linz to Kassel.

Where can I stay near Kassel?

There are 962+ hotels available in Kassel.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Linz to Kassel by train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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 Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
5h 45m
€110–253
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Linz Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain Nj
7h 53m
€35–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayerbus 670
2. Take the bus from Passau central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N61
3. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Kasselbus N73
10h 46m
€58–95
Drive 589.6 km
1. Drive from Linz to Kasselcar 589.6 km
5h 31m
€97–140
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Linz to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Kasselcar
5h 32m
€146–196
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
6h 52m
€165–455
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
7h 46m
€157–380
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane MUC - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
7h 51m
€166–360
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
7h 14m
€184–397

Linz to Kassel by train

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 609.3 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Kassel, Germany?

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Kassel Hauptbahnhof via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Kassel via Passau central train station and Nuremberg central bus station in around 10h 46m.

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