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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Kassel is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Kassel is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Kassel?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht station to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal station and arriving at Kassel via Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Kassel?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Kassel Am Stern via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Kassel?

The distance between Utrecht and Kassel is 400 km. The road distance is 360.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €60 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Utrecht to Kassel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Kassel bus from?

Utrecht to Kassel bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Kassel train from?

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

Train or bus from Utrecht to Kassel?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Kassel is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Essen, which costs and takes 6h.

Where does the Utrecht to Kassel bus arrive?

Utrecht to Kassel bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Utrecht to Kassel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Utrecht to Kassel?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Kassel is 361 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Utrecht to Kassel.

Where can I stay near Kassel?

There are 965+ hotels available in Kassel.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Utrecht to Kassel by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhetrain Nightjet
4h 46m
€60–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Kasselbus N69
8h 28m
€26–48
Bus via Essen
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Essen to Kasselbus Kyiv-Genk / ...
6h
Drive 360.5 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Kasselcar 360.5 km
3h 27m
€64–92
Train via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
5h 22m
€70–154

Utrecht to Kassel by train and tram

7Weekly Services

4h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 399.6 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe once daily. Tickets cost €60–210 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Kassel via Essen Hbf and Essen in around 6h.

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