There are 4 ways to get from Ratingen to Kassel by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
3h 27m€45–188Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kasselbus 023 / ...
4h 41m€20–32Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain Nj
4h€27–103Drive 218.8 km
- Drive from Ratingen to Kasselcar 218.8 km
2h 10m€32–46
Ratingen to Kassel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratingen to Kassel is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Ratingen to Kassel is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratingen station to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Kassel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Ost S and arriving at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Ratingen and Kassel is 270 km. The road distance is 218.8 km.
The best way to get from Ratingen to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €45 - €190.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Ratingen to Kassel, including transfers.
Ratingen to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Ratingen to Kassel train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Ratingen to Kassel is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €45 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Ratingen, Germany and Kassel, Germany?
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 43m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Kassel twice daily. Tickets cost €15–24 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Ratingen to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.
Ratingen to Kassel train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratingen to Kassel is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Ratingen to Kassel.
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