What is the cheapest way to get from Kassel to Köln Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Köln Hbf is to rideshare which costs €8 - €17 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kassel to Köln Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Köln Hbf is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Köln Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Köln Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Kassel Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Hamm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Kassel to Köln Hbf?

The distance between Kassel and Köln Hbf is 305 km. The road distance is 244.5 km.

How do I travel from Kassel to Köln Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Kassel to Köln Hbf without a car is to train via Hamm which takes 4h 3m and costs €40 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Kassel to Köln Hbf?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Kassel to Köln Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Köln Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kassel to Köln Hbf train from?

Kassel to Köln Hbf train services, operated by National Express, depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Köln Hbf?

The best way to get from Kassel to Köln Hbf is to train via Hamm which takes 4h 3m and costs €40 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Kassel to Köln Hbf bus arrive?

Kassel to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Kassel to Köln Hbf train arrive?

Kassel to Köln Hbf train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hamm(Westf)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kassel to Köln Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Köln Hbf is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Kassel to Köln Hbf.

Where can I stay near Köln Hbf?

There are 1855+ hotels available in Köln Hbf.

Can I share a ride from Kassel to Köln Hbf?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kassel and Köln Hbf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Kassel to Köln Hbf - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kassel to Köln Hbf by train, bus, night train, car, or rideshare

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Train via Hamm
best
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hamm to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 3m
€43–252
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Kassel to Colognerideshare 238.3 km
2h 56m
€8–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Leverkusenbus 264
4h 29m
€25–41
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 32m
€37–166
Drive 244.5 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Köln Hbfcar 244.5 km
2h 13m
€35–51
Train
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Köln Hbftrain 51
4h 46m
€60–260

Kassel to Köln Hbf by train

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Distance: 305.2 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Köln Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, Hamm(Westf)Hbf, and Hamm in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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