There are 5 ways to get from Krefeld to Kassel by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train via Essen
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
3h 53m€51–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Kasselbus 023
6h 1m€21–32Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain Nj
4h 6m€28–120Drive 234.7 km
- Drive from Krefeld to Kasselcar 234.7 km
2h 24m€35–50Train
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
5h 9m€56–117
Krefeld to Kassel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Krefeld to Kassel is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Krefeld to Kassel is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Krefeld to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Krefeld Rheinstraße and arriving at Kassel via Duisburg Rheinhausen Markt and Duisburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Krefeld to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Krefeld Hbf and arriving at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Krefeld and Kassel is 286 km. The road distance is 234.7 km.
The best way to get from Krefeld to Kassel without a car is to train via Essen which takes 3h 53m and costs €50 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Krefeld to Kassel, including transfers.
Krefeld to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Duisburg central train station.
Krefeld to Kassel train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Krefeld to Kassel is to train via Essen which takes 3h 53m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Krefeld, Germany and Kassel, Germany?
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe hourly, and the journey takes 2h 43m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Duisburg central train station to Kassel once daily. Tickets cost €19–29 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Night train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–95
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €85–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €55–65
- Seating Carriage
- €22–27
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Duisburg central train station to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Krefeld to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.
Krefeld to Kassel train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Krefeld to Kassel is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Krefeld to Kassel.
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