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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kassel is to bus which costs €120 - €180 and takes 40h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kassel is to fly and train which takes 7h 54m and costs €150 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Kassel?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Kassel Grüner Waldweg via Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Kassel?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 58m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Kassel?

The distance between Istanbul and Kassel is 2101 km. The road distance is 2221.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Kassel without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 13m and costs €150 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Istanbul to Kassel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Kassel bus from?

Istanbul to Kassel bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Kassel train from?

Istanbul to Kassel train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Kassel bus arrive?

Istanbul to Kassel bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kassel?

Kassel is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:06 AM in Istanbul and 6:06 AM in Kassel.

Where does the Istanbul to Kassel train arrive?

Istanbul to Kassel train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Kassel?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kassel is 2222 km. It takes approximately 22h 26m to drive from Istanbul to Kassel.

Where can I stay near Kassel?

There are 1024+ hotels available in Kassel.

Istanbul to Kassel - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 14 ways to get from Istanbul to Kassel by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Hannover Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane IST - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
7h 54m
€157–542
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Hannover Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane SAW - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
8h 14m
€82–392
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
27h 13m
€158–444
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
38h 58m
€181–461
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain Nj
41h 30m
€140–249
Fly Istanbul to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane IST - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
8h 14m
€154–422
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SAW - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
8h 39m
€99–452
Fly Istanbul to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane IST - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
8h 54m
€154–536
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane SAW - DTM
2. Take the train from Soest to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
9h 39m
€180–836
Fly Istanbul to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane IST - BER
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
9h 46m
€156–602
Fly Istanbul to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane IST - CGN
2. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurttrain
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
10h 20m
€161–684
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Kassel Grüner Waldwegbus Citylines 9
40h 3m
€122–174
Drive 2,221.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Kasselcar 2,221.9 km
22h 26m
€319–461
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain Uex 2026
23h 35m
€390–547

Istanbul to Kassel by bus, foot, and train

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27h 13mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,101 km
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kassel, Germany?

You can take a train from Yenikapi to Kassel Am Stern via Halkali, Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 41h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Kassel Am Stern via Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Kassel Grüner Waldweg, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 40h 3m.

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