There are 3 ways to get from Rostock to Kassel by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25
4h 35m€95–420Drive 420.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Rostock to Kasselcar 420.7 km
4h 36m€60–87Train via Hamburg
- Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
4h 50m€93–425
Rostock to Kassel by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Kassel is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Rostock to Kassel is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €95 - €420.
No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kassel Am Stern via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Rostock and Kassel is 530 km. The road distance is 420.7 km.
The best way to get from Rostock to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €95 - €420.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Rostock to Kassel, including transfers.
Rostock to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Kassel is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Rostock to Kassel.
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What companies run services between Rostock, Germany and Kassel, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe once daily. Tickets cost €95–420 and the journey takes 4h 17m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95–420
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–260
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
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