There are 5 ways to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kassel by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best- Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
3h 17m€55–303Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kasselbus 264
4h€21–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cologne Bonn-CGN to Kassel247 km
2h 14mDrive 247 km
- Drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kasselcar 247 km
2h 14m€35–51Train
- Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
4h 57m
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kassel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kassel is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kassel is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €35 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Kassel. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf and arriving at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Siegburg/Bonn and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Kassel is 362 km. The road distance is 247 km.
The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kassel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 3h 17m and costs €55 - €310.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kassel, including transfers.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kassel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Siegburg/Bonn station.
The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kassel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 3h 17m and costs €55 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), Germany and Kassel, Germany?
You can take a train from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Siegburg/Bonn, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kassel once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cologne Bonn-CGN to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kassel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kassel is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kassel.
Book your Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kassel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Kassel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.