There are 4 ways to get from Kassel to Königsee by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Rottenbachtrain Rb
3h 41m€188–237Drive 162.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kassel to Königseecar 162.4 km
1h 58m€24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Kassel to Erfurt central train stationbus N69
- Take the bus from Erfurt, Busbahnhof to Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platzbus 113
6h 8mTrain via Göttingen
- Take the train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain
- Take the train from Göttingen to Neudietendorftrain Re1
- Take the train from Neudietendorf to Rottenbachtrain Rb
5h 29m
Kassel to Königsee by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Königsee is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kassel to Königsee is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Königsee. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Königsee, Bahnhofstraße via Erfurt, Busbahnhof and Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Königsee. However, there are services departing from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and arriving at Rottenbach via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Kassel and Königsee is 215 km. The road distance is 162.4 km.
The best way to get from Kassel to Königsee without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €180 - €240.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Kassel to Königsee, including transfers.
Kassel to Königsee bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.
Kassel to Königsee train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
The best way to get from Kassel to Königsee is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €180 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Königsee, Germany?
You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Königsee, Bahnhofstraße via Erfurt Hbf, Rottenbach, and Rottenbach in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kassel to Königsee, Bahnhofstraße via Erfurt central train station, Erfurt, Busbahnhof, and Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platz in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 37343 808037
- [email protected]
- Website
- Preßnitztalbahn
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Rottenbach
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €160–180
- Schedules at
- Preßnitztalbahn
Train from Neudietendorf to Rottenbach
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €120–140
- Schedules at
- Preßnitztalbahn
- Phone
- +49 561 766396-0
- [email protected]
- Website
- cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH
Train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Göttingen to Neudietendorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kassel to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 03671 / 5251999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kombus
Bus from Erfurt, Busbahnhof to Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Kombus
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Booking & Getting There
Kassel to Königsee bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.
Kassel to Königsee train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Königsee is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Kassel to Königsee.
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