How much does a cheap train ticket from Kassel to Essen cost?

The average train ticket price from Kassel to Essen is US$110. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Kassel to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the trip from Kassel to Essen?

A train trip between Kassel and Essen is around 3h 34m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 16m. This is the time it takes to travel the 174 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Kassel and Essen?

The number of trains from Kassel to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Kassel to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Kassel to Essen?

Trains travelling between Kassel and Essen leave from ZOB Bahnhof Wilhelmshohe or Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe) and arrive at HBF, Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit.

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Train Kassel to Essen: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket PriceUS$110

Average train trip duration3h 34m

Number of daily trains6

Earliest train departure6:51am

Distance173 km

Latest train departure7:11pm

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

A good way to travel this route is with Deutsche Bahn. The company offers 6 daily departures, with ticket prices starting at US$84.00 and the shortest trip taking about 3h31. Deutsche Bahn gets you where you want to go for a fair price.

DE train and bus companies:RegioJet, FlixTrain, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn ICE, WESTbahn, Eurostar, Slovak Rail

Kassel to Essen Trains

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Kassel and Essen?

Stops in Kassel

A - ZOB Bahnhof Wilhelmshohe

B - Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)

Stops in Essen

A - HBF

B - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

Frequently asked questions on the trip Kassel - Essen

How much does a cheap train ticket from Kassel to Essen cost?
The average train ticket price from Kassel to Essen is US$110. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Kassel to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Kassel to Essen?
A train trip between Kassel and Essen is around 3h 34m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 16m. This is the time it takes to travel the 174 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Kassel and Essen?
The number of trains from Kassel to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Kassel to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Kassel to Essen?
Trains travelling between Kassel and Essen leave from ZOB Bahnhof Wilhelmshohe or Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe) and arrive at HBF, Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Kassel and Essen is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Essen.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Kassel and Essen, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Kassel to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

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 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.

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