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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Kassel is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Kassel is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Prague and Kassel?

No, there is no direct bus from Prague to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Kassel via Dresden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Prague and Kassel?

No, there is no direct train from Prague to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Praha-Holesovice and arriving at Kassel Hauptbahnhof via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Prague to Kassel?

The distance between Prague and Kassel is 578 km. The road distance is 437.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Prague to Kassel without a car is to train via Dresden which takes 6h 42m and costs €100 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Prague to Kassel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prague to Kassel bus from?

Prague to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where do I catch the Prague to Kassel train from?

Prague to Kassel train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train or bus from Prague to Kassel?

The best way to get from Prague to Kassel is to train via Dresden which takes 6h 42m and costs €100 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Prague to Kassel bus arrive?

Prague to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Prague to Kassel train arrive?

Prague to Kassel train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Prague to Kassel?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Kassel is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Prague to Kassel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kassel?

There are 965+ hotels available in Kassel.

Prague to Kassel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Prague to Kassel by train, bus, 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 Dresden
best
1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 51
6h 42m
€100–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Kasselbus N69 / ...
8h 13m
€30–55
Drive 437.8 km
1. Drive from Prague to Kasselcar 437.8 km
4h 37m
€67–97
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PRG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
5h 42m
€104–254
Bus via Dresden
1. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden to Kasselbus Kyiv-Genk / ...
8h 16m
Train
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Erfurt Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Göttingentrain Re1
3. Take the train from Göttingen to Kassel Hauptbahnhoftrain
10h 49m
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
7h 8m
€204–420
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane PRG - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
7h 36m
€162–302
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
8h 2m
€119–250

Prague to Kassel by train

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6h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 578 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Kassel, Germany?

You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Kassel Hauptbahnhof via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Kassel twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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