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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Kassel is to bus which costs €28 - €70 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Kassel is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Kassel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Kassel. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Kassel?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Kassel Am Stern via Utrecht Centraal and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Kassel?

The distance between Rotterdam and Kassel is 455 km. The road distance is 412.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €70 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Rotterdam to Kassel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kassel bus from?

Rotterdam to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Kassel train from?

Rotterdam to Kassel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Kassel?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Kassel is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €70 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Kassel bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Kassel train arrive?

Rotterdam to Kassel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Kassel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Kassel is 413 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Rotterdam to Kassel.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Kassel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kassel?

There are 896+ hotels available in Kassel.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhetrain Nightjet
6h 23m
€73–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kasselbus 023
7h 20m
€28–70
Drive 412.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Kasselcar 412.6 km
3h 57m
€73–106
Train, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
4h 26m
€165–425
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 77
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
6h 49m
€47–200
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
9h 1m
€79–256
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
6h 31m
€152–428
Train, fly to Bremen Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
5h 25m
€143–460
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
5h 52m
€139–385

Rotterdam to Kassel by train and tram

7Weekly Services

6h 23mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 455 km
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Kassel, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Kassel Am Stern via Utrecht Centraal, Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kassel once daily. Tickets cost €28–70 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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