There are 5 ways to get from Kassel to Krefeld by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train via Essen
best- Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 50m€53–232Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kassel to Duisburg central train stationbus 023
4h 25m€22–47Night train
- Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 21m€30–126Drive 236.1 km
- Drive from Kassel to Krefeldcar 236.1 km
2h 22m€34–49Train
- Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
4h 58m€58–231
Kassel to Krefeld by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Krefeld is to bus which costs €21 - €50 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kassel to Krefeld is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Krefeld station. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Duisburg central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Krefeld. However, there are services departing from Kassel Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Krefeld Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Kassel and Krefeld is 289 km. The road distance is 236.1 km.
The best way to get from Kassel to Krefeld without a car is to train via Essen which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €240.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Kassel to Krefeld, including transfers.
Kassel to Krefeld bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.
Kassel to Krefeld train services, operated by National Express, depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
The best way to get from Kassel to Krefeld is to train via Essen which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Krefeld, Germany?
National Express operates a train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 2h 42m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Duisburg central train station once daily. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–230
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–95
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- 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
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Kassel to Duisburg central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Kassel to Krefeld bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.
Kassel to Krefeld train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Krefeld is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Kassel to Krefeld.
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