There are 4 ways to get from Heinsberg to Kassel by train, bus, night train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lindern to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
5h 43mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus 1304
- Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kasselbus 023 / ...
7h€25–51Train, night train
- Take the train from Erkelenz, Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
- Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain Nj
6h 13m€36–173Drive 284.3 km
- Drive from Heinsberg to Kasselcar 284.3 km
2h 41m€54–77
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heinsberg to Kassel is to bus which costs €24 - €55 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Heinsberg to Kassel is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Heinsberg to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Heinsberg, Ostpromenade and arriving at Kassel via Mönchengladbach central train station and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Heinsberg to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Heinsberg, Bf and arriving at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe via Lindern and Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Heinsberg and Kassel is 358 km. The road distance is 284.3 km.
The best way to get from Heinsberg to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Heinsberg to Kassel, including transfers.
Heinsberg to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mönchengladbach central train station.
Heinsberg to Kassel train services, operated by National Express, depart from Lindern station.
The best way to get from Heinsberg to Kassel is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €55 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Heinsberg, Germany and Kassel, Germany?
You can take a train from Heinsberg, Bf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe via Lindern and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heinsberg, Ostpromenade to Kassel via Erkelenz, Bahnhof, Erkelenz, Moenchengladbach Hbf, Mönchengladbach central train station, and Dortmund central bus station in around 7h.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Lindern to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erkelenz, Bf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Erkelenz, Bf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Night train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–95
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €85–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €55–65
- Seating Carriage
- €22–27
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Heinsberg to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.
Heinsberg to Kassel train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heinsberg to Kassel is 284 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Heinsberg to Kassel.
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