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 €26 - €65 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 56m 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 22m.

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 22m and costs €70 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 22m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €65 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 56m 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 935+ 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 CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Kassel-WilhelmshöheNightjet
6h 22m
€71–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kassel023
7h 20m
€26–65
Drive 412.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Kassel412.6 km
3h 56m
€73–105
Train, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
4h 24m
€158–445
Train via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg HbfIce
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
7h 9m
€84–239
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlo
2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
8h 58m
€84–271
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
6h 30m
€162–448
Train, fly to Bremen Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)AMS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
5h 23m
€156–520
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
5h 46m
€144–380

Rotterdam to Kassel by train and tram

7Weekly Services

6h 22mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 455.1 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kassel once daily. Tickets cost €26–65 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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