Trains tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Kassel

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 4 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Arrival time: July 4 at
    Destination city: Kassel
    Destination location: Kassel Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 4 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Arrival time: July 4 at
    Destination city: Kassel
    Destination location: Kassel Hbf
    Operated by: Regionalbahn + Regional-Express
    Regionalbahn + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 4 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Arrival time: July 4 at
    Destination city: Kassel
    Destination location: Kassel Hbf
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 4 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Arrival time: July 4 at
    Destination city: Kassel
    Destination location: Kassel Hbf
    Operated by: Regionalbahn + Regional-Express
    Regionalbahn + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 4 at
    Departure city: Gelsenkirchen
    Departure location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Arrival time: July 4 at
    Destination city: Kassel
    Destination location: Kassel Hbf
    Operated by: Regional-ExpressRegional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Gelsenkirchen to Kassel.

Bus
Average Price$46 - $46Average Duration11h 5m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$93 - $145Average Duration3h 43m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$13 - $24Average Duration2h
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Gelsenkirchen 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 $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day
2hAverage Duration
$13Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Gelsenkirchen to Kassel: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$102
Average train trip duration3h 43m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure6:04am
Distance104 miles (167 km)
Latest train departure6:09pm

Gelsenkirchen to Kassel Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gelsenkirchen to Kassel was searched and found on Jul 4, 2025 with a price of $70

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

You can expect to pay from $70 to $112 for a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Kassel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $70 which is on 2025-07-04.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Kassel you take, 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 Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen to Kassel while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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!

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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