There are 4 ways to get from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Kassel by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
3h 40m€52–233Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Dortmund central bus stationbus 380 / ...
- Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kasselbus N1360b / ...
4h 25m€18–31Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dusseldorf-DUS to Kassel223.4 km
2h 10mDrive 223.4 km
- Drive from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Kasselcar 223.4 km
2h 10m€32–46
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Kassel by cable car and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Kassel is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Kassel is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf Airport and arriving at Kassel via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Kassel. However, there are services departing from D-Flughafen Terminal A/B and arriving at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe via Duesseldorf Flughafen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) and Kassel is 283 km. The road distance is 223.4 km.
The best way to get from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €50 - €240.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Kassel, including transfers.
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf Airport station.
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Kassel train services, operated by National Express, depart from Duesseldorf Flughafen station.
The best way to get from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Kassel is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €50 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Dusseldorf Airport (DUS), Germany and Kassel, Germany?
National Express operates a train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe hourly, and the journey takes 3h 13m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Kassel via Dortmund central bus station in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–230
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dusseldorf-DUS to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Kassel train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Kassel is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Kassel.
Book your Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Kassel bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) and Kassel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












