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 €60 - €90 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Kassel is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €70 - €200.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

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 Am Stern via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

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 21m and costs €70 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 21m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 9h 1m.

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 Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Linz to Kassel?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Kassel is 590 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Linz to Kassel.

Where can I stay near Kassel?

There are 935+ hotels available in Kassel.

Linz to Kassel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 7 ways to get from Linz to Kassel by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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 Kassel-WilhelmshoeheIce
5h 21m
€70–200
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Wissensturm to Nuremberg Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3643 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kassel-WilhelmshöheNightjet
8h 54m
€53–168
Drive 589.6 km
1. Drive from Linz to Kassel589.6 km
5h 32m
€96–139
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Passau Hbf
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Freising
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)MUC - HAJ
4. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
7h 40m
€173–371
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer670
2. Take the bus from Passau central train station to KasselN881
9h 1m
€64–89
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Linz to Salzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Kassel
5h 31m
€145–196
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)SZG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
7h 39m
€161–396

Linz to Kassel by train and tram

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5h 21mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 609.5 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Linz Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe once daily. Tickets cost €70–150 and the journey takes 5h 2m. ÖBB Intercity also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Kassel via Passau central train station in around 9h 1m.

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