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Bus Kassel to Essen: Trip Overview

Bus Kassel to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$18
Average bus trip duration3h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure11:45 AM
Distance106 miles (170 km)
Latest bus departure1:15 PM

Kassel to Essen Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures11:45AM - 1:15PM
Minimum Price$12
Average Ticket Price$18
Minimum Trip Duration3h
Average Bus Trip Duration3h
Distance106 miles (170 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Kassel - Essen

You can take a bus or a train to go from Kassel to Essen. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and sustainable way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from Kassel to Essen takes around 3h, but you can get there in as little as 3h with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 108 miles (174 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Kassel and Essen is 108 miles (174 km).

About 2 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus. The number of buses operating from Kassel to Essen may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Kassel to Essen a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 11:45 AM and 1:15 PM.

If you're headed to Essen from Kassel, chances are that your bus will leave from Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe) and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, go for the bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $16.

You can expect to pay around $18 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $16 and $31, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, a day trip from Kassel to Essen is definitely doable. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Kassel and Essen is about 6h. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Essen before returning to Kassel in the evening.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Kassel to Essen but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Kassel to Essen.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Kassel to Essen will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Kassel to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Will you be returning to Kassel by bus?

Bus from Essen to Kassel

You can also go to Essen by train

Train from Kassel to Essen

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