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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Kassel is to bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) which costs €80 - €190 and takes 24h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Kassel is to fly and train which takes 7h 8m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Kassel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rīga and arriving at Kassel. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 24h 35m.

How far is it from Riga to Kassel?

The distance between Riga and Kassel is 1487 km. The road distance is 1490.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 21h 42m and costs €130 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Riga to Kassel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Kassel bus from?

Riga to Kassel bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Rīga station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Kassel train from?

Riga to Kassel train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.

Train or bus from Riga to Kassel?

The best way to get from Riga to Kassel is to train which takes 21h 42m and costs €130 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), which costs €80 - €190 and takes 24h 1m.

Where does the Riga to Kassel bus arrive?

Riga to Kassel bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Kassel station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Kassel?

Kassel is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 4:57 PM in Riga and 3:57 PM in Kassel.

Where does the Riga to Kassel train arrive?

Riga to Kassel train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaisiadorys station.

Can I drive from Riga to Kassel?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Kassel is 1491 km. It takes approximately 16h 18m to drive from Riga to Kassel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kassel?

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

Q: Is there a direct train between Riga and Kassel?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Kassel Hauptbahnhof via Kaisiadorys, Trakiszki, Warszawa Centralna, Berlin Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 42m.

There are 9 ways to get from Riga to Kassel by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Frankfurt, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RIX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
7h 8m
€117–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Kasselbus
24h 35m
€45–130
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorystrain 892
2. Take the train from Kaisiadorys to Trakiszkitrain
3. Take the train from Trakiszki to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
5. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 12 / ...
21h 42m
€132–316
Bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus N1324 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrikbus N1334 / ...
24h 1m
€83–184
Drive 1,490.7 km
1. Drive from Riga to Kasselcar 1,490.7 km
16h 18m
€227–328
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane RIX - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
8h 7m
€118–336
Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane RIX - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
8h 18m
€101–279
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane RIX - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
9h 2m
€126–290
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane RIX - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
8h 23m
€83–306

Riga to Kassel by train

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21h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,486.8 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Kassel, Germany?

You can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kassel Hauptbahnhof via Kaisiadorys, Trakiszki, Warszawa Centralna, Berlin Hbf, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 21h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kassel Am Stern via Berlin Airport BER, Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik, and Kaufungen-Papierfabrik in around 24h 1m.

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