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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Heerlen is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Heerlen is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Heerlen, Zandweg via Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund and Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Kassel Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Heerlen via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Frankfurt and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Kassel to Heerlen?

The distance between Kassel and Heerlen is 468 km. The road distance is 307.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Heerlen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 23m and costs €80 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Kassel to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Heerlen bus from?

Kassel to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Heerlen train from?

Kassel to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Kassel to Heerlen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 23m and costs €80 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Kassel to Heerlen bus arrive?

Kassel to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Kassel to Heerlen train arrive?

Kassel to Heerlen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Kassel to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Heerlen is 308 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Kassel to Heerlen.

How do I get a train ticket from Kassel to Heerlen?

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

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Kassel to Heerlen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and night train

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There are 5 ways to get from Kassel to Heerlen by train, bus, car, or night train

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain 22 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
5h 23m
€80–336
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Essen West S to Herzogenrath, Bftrain Rb33
7h 26m
€54–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Dortmund central bus stationbus 264 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dortmund to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
5h 49m
Drive 307.7 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Heerlencar 307.7 km
2h 56m
€56–80
Train
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain Re
5h 54m

Kassel to Heerlen by train

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Distance: 467.9 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Heerlen via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Frankfurt, and Aachen Hbf in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kassel to Heerlen, Zandweg via Dortmund central bus station, Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund Westentor, Dortmund, Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, and Aachen, Bushof in around 5h 49m.

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