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Compare train and coach for Essen to Kassel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 173 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£47 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Kassel from Essen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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FAQs: Essen to Kassel
Travel to Kassel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Kassel.
You can get from Essen to Kassel 2 different ways: coach or train.
The cheapest way to go to Kassel from Essen is by taking a coach, which costs on average £9.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Essen to Kassel:
A coach is £7 less than a train with an average ticket price of £16 from Essen to Kassel.
The fastest way from Essen to Kassel is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 38 min.
There are alternative travel options to Kassel that take longer:
Coach takes on average 3 h 10 min.
The distance from Essen to Kassel is approximately 107 miles.
The average frequency per day from Essen to Kassel is:
- 6 coaches a day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Essen and Kassel as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Essen to Kassel:
- Coaches most often depart from Essen at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Kassel at Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
- Trains from Essen to Kassel most often leave from Essen Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Essen to Kassel:
- You can travel to Kassel from Essen by coach with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £9 with FlixBus from Essen to Kassel.
- You can travel between Essen and Kassel by train with Deutsche Bahn or National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £16 with Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Kassel.
Yes, there are direct services available from Essen to Kassel with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with FlixBus with 5 direct coaches per day.
- 1 direct train per day with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Kassel as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Essen to Kassel.
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