There are 5 ways to get from Kiel to Kassel by train, bus, night train, 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 Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
3h 56m€75–332Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Kiel to Kassel406.2 km
4h 56m€20Bus
- Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Kasselbus N73
7h 30m€35–60Train, night train
- Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
- Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain Nj
5h 16m€45–177Drive 404.1 km
- Drive from Kiel to Kasselcar 404.1 km
3h 29m€58–84
Kiel to Kassel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Kassel is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kiel to Kassel is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €55 - €85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kiel central bus station station and arriving at Kassel. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Kiel and Kassel is 429 km. The road distance is 404.1 km.
The best way to get from Kiel to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €75 - €340.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Kiel to Kassel, including transfers.
Kiel to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.
Kiel to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
The best way to get from Kiel to Kassel is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €75 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Kassel, Germany?
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kiel central bus station to Kassel 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–85
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–250
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–85
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–94
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €90–94
- Couchette Carriage
- €55–70
- Seating Carriage
- €25–30
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Kiel central bus station to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Kiel to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kiel to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.
Kiel to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Kassel is 404 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Kiel to Kassel.
Book your Kiel to Kassel train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Kiel to Kassel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kiel and Kassel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.