Train tickets from Cologne to Kassel

Next train departures

Next departures for Cologne to Kassel on November 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express + Regionalbahn
Train
Cologne Messe/Deutz
Fuldatal-IhringshausenCheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
Train
Cologne Messe/Deutz
Kassel HbfFastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express + Regionalbahn
Train
Cologne Messe/Deutz
Fuldatal-IhringshausenNo tags
S-Bahn + Regional-Express + Regionalbahn
Train
Hbf
Fuldatal-IhringshausenNo tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express + Regionalbahn
Train
Cologne Messe/Deutz
Fuldatal-IhringshausenNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Kassel

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Kassel. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
183 kmDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$31 - $49Average Duration4h
4kg CO₂e
Average Price$44 - $418Average Duration4h 9m
4kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$24 - $39Average Duration2h 30m
8kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Kassel by train

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Kassel cost?

    The average train ticket price from Cologne to Kassel is $132. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Cologne to Kassel is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the trip from Cologne to Kassel?

    A train trip between Cologne and Kassel is around 4h 9m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 184 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily trains are there between Cologne and Kassel?

    The number of trains from Cologne to Kassel can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 40. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Cologne to Kassel by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Cologne to Kassel?

    When taking the train from Cologne to Kassel, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Cologne to Kassel?

    Trains travelling between Cologne and Kassel leave from Hbf or Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at ZOB Bahnhof Wilhelmshohe, Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe), Kassel Kaufungen.

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