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

The cheapest way to get from Thun to Kassel is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thun to Kassel is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Thun and Kassel?

No, there is no direct train from Thun to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Thun and arriving at Kassel Am Stern via Basel SBB and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Thun to Kassel?

The distance between Thun and Kassel is 657 km. The road distance is 612 km.

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

The best way to get from Thun to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €55 - €190.

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

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

Where do I catch the Thun to Kassel train from?

Thun to Kassel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Thun station.

Train or bus from Thun to Kassel?

The best way to get from Thun to Kassel is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Thun to Kassel train arrive?

Thun to Kassel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Thun to Kassel?

Yes, the driving distance between Thun to Kassel is 612 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Thun to Kassel.

Where can I stay near Kassel?

There are 932+ hotels available in Kassel.

Thun to Kassel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Thun to Kassel by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 Thun to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe12 / ...
7h 8m
€57–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Frankfurt central train station122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to KasselN1335
11h 56m
€43–93
Drive 612 km
1. Drive from Thun to Kassel612 km
5h 11m
€107–155
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
6h 27m
€153–322
Train via Bad Hersfeld
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel Bad BfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Bad Hersfeld
3. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Kassel HauptbahnhofRb5 / ...
9h 9m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thun to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
6h 50m
€164–402
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
7h 43m
€164–430

Thun to Kassel by train and tram

98Weekly Services

7h 8mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 657.4 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Thun, Switzerland and Kassel, Germany?

You can take a train from Thun to Kassel Am Stern via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thun to Kassel via Bern, Bern, Hauptbahnhof, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, and Frankfurt central train station in around 11h 56m.

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