How to Travel from
Cologne to Kassel
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Cologne, Germany → Kassel, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Kassel
Composite routes from Cologne to Kassel
Cheapest
2 h 1 min
Car
234 km.
from $12
Other
3 h 34 min
182 km.
from $92.54
5 h 7 min
182 km.
from $103.33
Route Navigator Cologne - Kassel
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Continue and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 53 м
53 м
Turn slight right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 27 м
27 м
Turn right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 193 м
193 м
Turn sharp right onto Heumarkt
Heumarkt, 1 km 810 м
1 km 810 м
Keep left onto Deutzer Brücke
Deutzer Brücke, 1 km 902 м
1 km 902 м
Turn left onto Deutz-Mülheimer Straße
Deutz-Mülheimer Straße, 1 km 675 м
1 km 675 м
Keep right onto B 55a and drive toward Frankfurt a. M. / Oberhausen / Gummersbach / Köln Ost
Frankfurt a. M. / Oberhausen / Gummersbach / Köln Ost, 3 km 336 м
3 km 336 м
Keep left onto A 4 and drive toward Olpe, Gummersbach, Merheim
Olpe, Gummersbach, Merheim, 61 km 284 м
61 km 284 м
Keep right and take A 45, B 54, B 55 toward Wenden, Dortmund, Olpe, Frankfurt a.M.
Wenden, Dortmund, Olpe, Frankfurt a.M., A 45, B 54, B 55, 185 м
185 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Frankfurt a.M.
Frankfurt a.M., A 45, 78 km 78 м
78 km 78 м
Keep right and take B 49 toward Gießen, Lahnau, Wetzlar
Gießen, Lahnau, Wetzlar, B 49, 303 м
303 м
Keep left and take B 49 toward Wetzlar-Süd, Gießen, Lahnau
Wetzlar-Süd, Gießen, Lahnau, B 49, 275 м
275 м
Keep left and take A 45 toward Hanau, Frankfurt, Wetzlar-Süd
Hanau, Frankfurt, Wetzlar-Süd, A 45, 65 km 880 м
65 km 880 м
Keep right and take A 66 toward Kassel, Fulda
Kassel, Fulda, A 66, 445 м
445 м
Keep left and take A 66 toward Fulda, Gelnhausen
Fulda, Gelnhausen, A 66, 16 km 880 м
16 km 880 м
Keep right and drive toward Gelnhausen, Biebergemünd, Flörsbachtal
Gelnhausen, Biebergemünd, Flörsbachtal, 192 м
192 м
Turn left onto L 3333
5 km 541 м
5 km 541 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kasseler Straße
Kasseler Straße, 1 km 750 м
1 km 750 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kasseler Straße
Kasseler Straße, 1 km 612 м
1 km 612 м
Turn left onto Spessartstraße
Spessartstraße, 1 km 636 м
1 km 636 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kassel?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Kassel is to rideshare which costs $8.70 - $18.48 and takes 2h 42m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Kassel?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Kassel is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .
Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Kassel?
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Kassel via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Is there a direct train between Cologne and Kassel?
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Kassel Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
How far is it from Cologne to Kassel?
The distance between Cologne and Kassel is 371 km. The road distance is 244 km.
How do I travel from Cologne to Kassel without a car?
The best way to get from Cologne to Kassel without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 3h 34m and costs $42.39 - $119.57 .
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Kassel?
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Cologne to Kassel, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Kassel bus from?
Cologne to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Kassel train from?
Cologne to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Train or bus from Cologne to Kassel?
The best way to get from Cologne to Kassel is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 3h 34m and costs $42.39 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $30.43 and takes 4h 58m.
Where does the Cologne to Kassel bus arrive?
Cologne to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.
What is the time difference between Cologne and Kassel?
It is currently 04:03 at both, Cologne and Kassel.
Where does the Cologne to Kassel train arrive?
Cologne to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.
Can I drive from Cologne to Kassel?
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Kassel is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Cologne to Kassel.
Where can I stay near Kassel?
There are 807+ hotels available in Kassel. Prices start at $34.99 per night.
Can I share a ride from Cologne to Kassel?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Kassel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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