There are 6 ways to get from Heidelberg University to Kassel by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
best- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
3h 20m€50–219Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Heidelberg to Kassel253 km
3h 12m€12–18Bus
- Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
- Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kasselbus N1335 / ...
6h 1m€26–44Drive 254.2 km
- Drive from Heidelberg University to Kasselcar 254.2 km
2h 10m€37–53Train
- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 26 / ...
4h 42m€52–222Train via Bad Nauheim
- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Langentrain
- Take the train from Langen to Friedbergtrain S6
- Take the train from Friedberg to Kassel Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 22m€66–124
Heidelberg University to Kassel by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg University to Kassel is to rideshare which costs €12 - €18 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg University to Kassel is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg University to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Peterskirche and arriving at Kassel via Heidelberg central train station and Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg University to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Altstadt and arriving at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Heidelberg University and Kassel is 292 km. The road distance is 254.2 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg University to Kassel without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 20m and costs €50 - €220.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Heidelberg University to Kassel, including transfers.
Heidelberg University to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.
Heidelberg University to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg University to Kassel is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 20m and costs €50 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Heidelberg University, Germany and Kassel, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe hourly. Tickets cost €45–210 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Heidelberg University to Kassel via Heidelberg, Peterskirche, Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof, Heidelberg central train station, and Frankfurt central train station in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–210
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–220
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Langen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Langen to Friedberg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Friedberg to Kassel Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Heidelberg central train station to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Heidelberg to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Heidelberg University to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.
Heidelberg University to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg University to Kassel is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Heidelberg University to Kassel.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Heidelberg University and Kassel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.