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Next departures for Cologne to Kassel on October 4
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Kassel.

Average Price$19 - $61Average Duration3h 25m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$30 - $243Average Duration4h 1m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$15 - $35Average Duration2h 30m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Kassel

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Kassel. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cologne to Kassel: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$88
Average train trip duration4h 1m
Number of daily trains20
Earliest train departure6:00am
Distance112 miles (180 km)
Latest train departure8:55pm

Cologne to Kassel Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Kassel was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of $75

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Kassel, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $75 to $120 for a train ticket from Cologne to Kassel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $75 which is on 2025-10-07.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Cologne to Kassel is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Kassel, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Cologne and Kassel, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Cologne to Kassel while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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Train from Kassel to Cologne

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