How to get from Zurich to Kassel

Travel from Zurich, Switzerland to Kassel, Germany is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Kassel from Zurich restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Kassel, Germany from Zurich?

Entry Requirements:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Kassel, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 17/05/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Kassel from Zurich closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Zurich, Switzerland from Germany is: Fully open.

Is my journey back to Zurich from Kassel restricted?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Zurich from Kassel?

Conditions of reentry into Switzerland:

• No COVID-19 testing required
• No quarantine required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?

You should observe these safety measures in Switzerland as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information about your return travel to Switzerland was last checked on 09/05/2022. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Zurich from Kassel closer to your date of departure here.

There are 2 ways to travel between Zurich and Kassel including taking a flight or train.

A train service offers the cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Kassel, which costs on average £23.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Kassel:

A train is generally £67 less than a flight for the same journey. A flight costs on average £90 from Zurich to Kassel.

The fastest way from Zurich to Kassel is by train with an average journey time of 8 h 35 min.

Other travel options from Zurich to Kassel can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a flight requires on average 13 h 5 min   of travel time.

The distance between Zurich and Kassel is around 275 miles (444 km).

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Kassel is:

• 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Kassel from Zurich as scheduled services by flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Zurich to Kassel:

• Trains mostly leave from Zürich HB and tend to arrive in Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Kassel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with KLM to go to Kassel by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find KLM Zurich to Kassel tickets on Omio for £90.
• Deutsche Bahn can take you to Kassel by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Kassel for £23.

When planning your trip to Kassel from Zurich, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets cost on average £90 one way.
• Train tickets are costing on average £23 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets to Kassel from Zurich online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.