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

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Kassel is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Kassel is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Esslingen and Kassel?

No, there is no direct bus from Esslingen to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Pliensauv. Weilstraße and arriving at Kassel via Stuttgart Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Esslingen and Kassel?

No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Esslingen and arriving at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Kassel?

The distance between Esslingen and Kassel is 389 km. The road distance is 361.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Esslingen to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €60 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Esslingen to Kassel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Kassel bus from?

Esslingen to Kassel bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Stuttgart Airport station.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Kassel train from?

Esslingen to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Esslingen to Kassel?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Kassel is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Esslingen to Kassel bus arrive?

Esslingen to Kassel bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Esslingen to Kassel train arrive?

Esslingen to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Esslingen to Kassel?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Kassel is 361 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Esslingen to Kassel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kassel?

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Esslingen to Kassel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Esslingen to Kassel by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 22 / ...
4h 5m
€63–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport to Kasselbus
8h 15m
€33–63
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Frankfurt central train stationbus N422 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Hauptbahnhoftrain Re30
7h 48m
€57–191
Drive 361.4 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Kasselcar 361.4 km
3h 20m
€54–77

Esslingen to Kassel by train

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Distance: 389.3 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Esslingen, Germany and Kassel, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe every 3 hours. Tickets cost €60–150 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, Ecolines operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport to Kassel once a week. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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