Train from Dortmund to Kassel: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Dortmund to Kassel on 12 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Regional-Express + Regionalbahn
Train
Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
Kassel HbfCheapestFastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
Train
Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
Kassel HbfNo tags
Regional-Express + Regionalbahn
Train
Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
Kassel HbfNo tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
Train
Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
Kassel HbfNo tags
Regional-Express + Regionalbahn
Train
Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
Kassel HbfNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Dortmund 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 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day
1h 40mAverage duration
90 milesDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£12 - £28Average duration2h 10m
3kg CO₂e
Average price£20 - £101Average duration3h 9m
3kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£8 - £15Average duration1h 40m
6kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dortmund to Kassel by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Dortmund to Kassel start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £53. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Dortmund to Kassel?

    The average train journey time from Dortmund to Kassel is 3h 9m, covering a distance of 89 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 7m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.

  3. Which train operators serve the Dortmund to Kassel route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dortmund to Kassel?

    The earliest train from Dortmund to Kassel departs at 06:39. And the latest train departs at 22:32.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Dortmund to Kassel?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dortmund to Kassel?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Dortmund to Kassel?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dortmund to Kassel?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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