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TodayJun 20
TomorrowJun 21
SunJun 22
from $37
MonJun 23
from $67
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WedJun 25
from $62
ThuJun 26
from $64
FriJun 27

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Dortmund
    Departure location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Kassel
    Destination location: Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    Operated by: InterCity + Regional-Express
    InterCity + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Dortmund
    Departure location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Kassel
    Destination location: Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    Operated by: InterCityInterCity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Dortmund
    Departure location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Kassel
    Destination location: Kassel Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Dortmund
    Departure location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Kassel
    Destination location: Kassel Hbf
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Regionalbahn
    Regional-Express + Regionalbahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Dortmund
    Departure location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Kassel
    Destination location: Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    Operated by: Regional-ExpressRegional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Dortmund to Kassel.

Bus
Average Price$13 - $27Average Duration2h 10m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$19 - $191Average Duration2h 50m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$6 - $25Average Duration1h 50m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Dortmund to Kassel

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Kassel. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day
1h 50mAverage Duration
$6Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Dortmund to Kassel: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$66
Average train trip duration2h 50m
Number of daily trains8.785714285714286
Earliest train departure6:28am
Distance87 miles (140 km)
Latest train departure10:28pm

Dortmund 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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$18
06/21
$43
06/22
$43
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dortmund to Kassel was searched and found on Jun 20, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $212 for a train ticket from Dortmund to Kassel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-06-21.

Usually DBAH - ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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 Dortmund 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.

By choosing the train between Dortmund and Kassel, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Dortmund 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.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Kassel to Dortmund

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