How to get to Kassel from Freiburg im Breisgau

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Compare train and coach for Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, while a train costs an average of £79.

Distance: 388 km

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£79

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£38

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Cheapest

£59

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4h 38m

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4h 8m

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30m

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8h 50m

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4h 0m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel is a coach with an average price of £38.

This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel:

A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel costing on average £79.

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel is by train with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Kassel take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Kassel including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £79 compared to roughly £59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£20. The journey takes 4h 8m versus 4h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel

How to get to Kassel from Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    18:0511h50
    Freiburg im Breisgau
    5:55Kassel
    £431One-way
    0 changes

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  • FlixBus
    18:0511h50
    Freiburg im Breisgau
    5:55Kassel
    £431One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    18:0511h50
    Freiburg im Breisgau
    5:55Kassel
    £431One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Freiburg im Breisgau 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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Kassel including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel is a coach with an average price of £38.

This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel:

A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel costing on average £79.

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel is by train with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Kassel take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 50m.

The Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel distance is approximately 388 km.
The average frequency per day from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel is:
  • Around 4 coaches per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Freiburg im Breisgau and Kassel as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel:
  • Trains mostly depart from Freiburg Hbf and arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Freiburg, ZOB and arrive in Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kassel by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kassel by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Prague, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kassel and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kassel, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
To fully explore Kassel's cultural landmarks, such as the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, the Fridericianum museum, and the Documenta exhibition, plan to spend about 2 to 3 days.

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