There are 5 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Kassel by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2h 34m€60–120Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Karlsruhe to Kassel303.2 km
3h 29m€15–20Bus
- Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Kasselbus
5h 25m€26–50Drive 304.1 km
- Drive from Karlsruhe to Kasselcar 304.1 km
2h 28m€45–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Hauptbahnhoftrain Re30
5h 59m€33–42
Karlsruhe to Kassel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Kassel is to rideshare which costs €15 - €20 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Kassel is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €40 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karlsruhe and arriving at Kassel. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Kassel is 329 km. The road distance is 304.1 km.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €60 - €120.
The train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe takes 2h 34m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Karlsruhe to Kassel bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Karlsruhe station.
Karlsruhe to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Kassel is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Kassel, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe every 3 hours. Tickets cost €60–120 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Ecolines operates a bus from Karlsruhe to Kassel once a week. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
#/media/File:ICE_4_Berlin_Hauptbahnhof_(3).jpg "ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof")
- Phone
- +371 67 214 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- ecolines.net
Bus from Karlsruhe to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Schedules at
- ecolines.net
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Karlsruhe to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
Want to know more about travelling around Germany
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Karlsruhe to Kassel bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Kassel station.
Karlsruhe to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Kassel is 304 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Karlsruhe to Kassel.
Book your Karlsruhe to Kassel train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Karlsruhe to Kassel bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1026+ hotels available in Kassel.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Karlsruhe and Kassel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.