There are 4 ways to get from Darmstadt to Kassel by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 26 / ...
2h 29m€40–180Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Darmstadt to Kassel199.2 km
2h 31m€10–13Bus
- Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kasselbus N1335 / ...
4h 5m€17–30Drive 199 km
- Drive from Darmstadt to Kasselcar 199 km
1h 39m€29–41
Darmstadt to Kassel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Kassel is to rideshare which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Kassel is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Darmstadt station to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt central train station and arriving at Kassel via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Darmstadt and Kassel is 222 km. The road distance is 199 km.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €40 - €180.
The train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe takes 2h 29m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Darmstadt to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.
Darmstadt to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Kassel is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €40 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €30 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Kassel, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–180 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kassel twice daily. Tickets cost €14–25 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Darmstadt to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Darmstadt to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.
Darmstadt to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Kassel is 199 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Darmstadt to Kassel.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Darmstadt and Kassel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.