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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Kassel is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Kassel is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Kassel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Kassel via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Kassel?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Bern to Kassel?

The distance between Bern and Kassel is 623 km. The road distance is 586.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €120 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Bern to Kassel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Kassel bus from?

Bern to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Kassel train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Kassel?

The best way to get from Bern to Kassel is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €120 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Bern to Kassel bus arrive?

Bern to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Bern to Kassel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Kassel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Kassel is 587 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Bern to Kassel.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Kassel?

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

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

Where can I stay near Kassel?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bern to Kassel by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
6h 21m
€126–472
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kasselbus N1335
10h 35m
€47–86
Drive 586.6 km
1. Drive from Bern to Kasselcar 586.6 km
4h 57m
€104–149
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
6h 31m
€179–563
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 18m
€146–292
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
6h 24m
€162–469
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
6h 19m
€190–569
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
8h 12m
€172–532
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
7h 51m
€210–585

Bern to Kassel by train

66Weekly Trains

6h 21mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 622.6 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Basel SBB in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Kassel via Frankfurt central train station in around 10h 35m.

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