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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Kassel is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Kassel is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs €130 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Kassel?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arriving at Kassel via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Kassel?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Kassel Hauptbahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Vienna to Kassel?

The distance between Vienna and Kassel is 794 km. The road distance is 730.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €140 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Vienna to Kassel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Kassel bus from?

Vienna to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Kassel train from?

Vienna to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Kassel?

The best way to get from Vienna to Kassel is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €140 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Vienna to Kassel bus arrive?

Vienna to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Vienna to Kassel train arrive?

Vienna to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nuernberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Kassel?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Kassel is 730 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Vienna to Kassel.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kassel?

There are 962+ hotels available in Kassel.

Vienna to Kassel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Vienna to Kassel by train, bus, night train, car, 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 Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
7h 6m
€144–328
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain Nj
9h 17m
€45–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N161
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Kasselbus N73
12h 10m
€52–90
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Kasselcar
7h 5m
€173–235
Drive 730.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Kasselcar 730.4 km
8h 5m
€120–174
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
5h 55m
€112–277
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane VIE - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
5h 49m
€131–407
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
7h 25m
€138–455
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
8h 11m
€122–340
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
2. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurttrain
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
7h 47m
€115–359
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
7h 44m
€128–358

Vienna to Kassel by train

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7h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 794.2 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Kassel, Germany?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Kassel Hauptbahnhof via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Kassel via Nuremberg central bus station in around 12h 10m.

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