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

The cheapest way to get from Ratingen to Kassel is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ratingen to Kassel is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Ratingen and Kassel?

No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Ost S and arriving at Kassel Hauptbahnhof via Essen Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Ratingen to Kassel?

The distance between Ratingen and Kassel is 274 km. The road distance is 218.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ratingen to Kassel without a car is to train via Essen Hbf which takes 4h and costs €45 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Ratingen to Kassel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Kassel train from?

Ratingen to Kassel train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Ratingen to Kassel?

The best way to get from Ratingen to Kassel is to train via Essen Hbf which takes 4h and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Ratingen to Kassel train arrive?

Ratingen to Kassel train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Ratingen to Kassel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratingen to Kassel is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Ratingen to Kassel.

Where can I stay near Kassel?

There are 896+ hotels available in Kassel.

Ratingen to Kassel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ratingen to Kassel by train, bus, night train, 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 via Essen Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
4h
€48–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kasselbus 023 / ...
4h 41m
€19–35
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain Nj
4h
€38–271
Drive 218.8 km
1. Drive from Ratingen to Kasselcar 218.8 km
2h 10m
€31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
4h 37m
€38–83

Ratingen to Kassel by train

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Distance: 273.9 km
Duration: 4h

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

National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe hourly. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Kassel twice daily. Tickets cost €11–24 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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