There are 4 ways to get from Rostock to Kassel by train, night train, or car
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Train via Hamburg
best- Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
4h 32m€95–275Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
- Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain Nj
5h 44m€60–250Drive 420.7 km
- Drive from Rostock to Kasselcar 420.7 km
4h 36m€62–90Train
- Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25
4h 35m€100–200
Rostock to Kassel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 via Hamburg which takes 4h 32m and costs €95 - €280.
No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
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 via Hamburg which takes 4h 32m and costs €95 - €280.
It takes approximately 4h 32m 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 Hamburg Hbf 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?
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–200
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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