There are 6 ways to get from Heidelberg 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 / ...
2h 57m€53–226Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Heidelberg to Kassel253 km
3h 1m€12–18Bus
- Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
- Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kasselbus N1335 / ...
5h 14m€23–39Drive 254.4 km
- Drive from Heidelberg to Kasselcar 254.4 km
2h 4m€37–53Train
- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 26 / ...
3h 27m€50–220Train 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
5h 29m€63–113
Heidelberg to Kassel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Kassel is to rideshare which costs €12 - €18 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Kassel is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Kassel via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Heidelberg and Kassel is 286 km. The road distance is 254.4 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Kassel without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 57m and costs €50 - €230.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Heidelberg to Kassel, including transfers.
Heidelberg to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.
Heidelberg to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Kassel is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 57m and costs €50 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Kassel, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe hourly. Tickets cost €50–210 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Kassel via Frankfurt central train station in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–210
- 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
- €16–28
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Langen to Friedberg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Friedberg to Kassel Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- 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 Post Waypoint to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- 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 to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.
Heidelberg to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Kassel is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Heidelberg to Kassel.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Heidelberg and Kassel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.