How much does a train ticket from Essen to Kassel cost?

The average train ticket price from Essen to Kassel is $19. The best way to find train tickets from Essen 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!

How long is the train trip from Essen to Kassel?

A train trip between Essen and Kassel is around 3h 16m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 16m. This is the time it takes to travel the 108 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Essen and Kassel?

The number of trains from Essen to Kassel can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Kassel by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Kassel?

Trains traveling between Essen and Kassel leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe), ZOB Bahnhof Wilhelmshohe.

Trains from Essen to Kassel | FlixTrain, FlixBus

Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Kassel.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $24	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$19 - $20	Average Duration3h 16m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $29	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Kassel

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Kassel. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day

2hAverage Duration

$11Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Kassel: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$19

Average train trip duration3h 16m

Number of daily trains2

Earliest train departure7:03am

Distance106 miles (170 km)

Latest train departure11:04am

Train Companies

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Essen to Kassel Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Kassel?

Stops in Essen

A - HBF

B - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

Stops in Kassel

A - Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)

B - ZOB Bahnhof Wilhelmshohe

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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 Essen and Kassel, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Kassel?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 15m	Avg Price$22	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 16m	Avg Price$19	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h	Avg Price$21	Daily Departures14

The best way to travel between Essen and Kassel is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $19 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $19. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Kassel, choose the train, as it will take you from Essen to Kassel in about 2h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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