What is the best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Kassel?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Kassel from Karlsruhe?
You can get to Kassel with just $18 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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BlaBlaCar3h 19m09:50 AMKarlsruhe1:10 PMKassel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/8/2026 9:50:00 AM to , Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/8/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 19m
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BlaBlaCar2h 50m011:30 PMKarlsruhe2:20 AMKassel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/8/2026 11:30:00 PM to , Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/9/2026 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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BlaBlaCar2h 50m09:50 AMKarlsruhe12:40 PMKassel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/10/2026 9:50:00 AM to , Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/10/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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FlixBus7h 55m08:15 AMKarlsruheCentral Station4:10 PMKasselKaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/10/2026 8:15:00 AM to Kaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop, Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/10/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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FlixBus6h 55m04:35 PMKarlsruheCentral Station11:30 PMKasselKaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/10/2026 4:35:00 PM to Kaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop, Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/10/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus7h 55m08:15 AMKarlsruheCentral Station4:10 PMKasselKaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/11/2026 8:15:00 AM to Kaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop, Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/11/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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FlixBus8h 25m03:05 PMKarlsruheCentral Station11:30 PMKasselKaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/11/2026 3:05:00 PM to Kaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop, Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/11/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m03:00 PMKarlsruhe6:00 PMKassel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/11/2026 3:00:00 PM to , Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/11/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Cheapest Carpool Wednesday
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FlixBus7h 50m03:40 PMKarlsruheCentral Station11:30 PMKasselKaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/12/2026 3:40:00 PM to Kaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop, Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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FlixBus8h 0m011:55 PMKarlsruheCentral Station7:55 AMKasselWilhelmshöhe Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/12/2026 11:55:00 PM to Wilhelmshöhe Train Station, Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/13/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus9h 25m06:45 AMKarlsruheCentral Station4:10 PMKasselKaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/12/2026 6:45:00 AM to Kaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop, Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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What are the fastest trips from Karlsruhe to Kassel?
You can get to Kassel from Karlsruhe in just 2h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar2h 50m011:30 PMKarlsruhe2:20 AMKassel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/8/2026 11:30:00 PM to , Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/9/2026 2:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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BlaBlaCar3h 19m09:50 AMKarlsruhe1:10 PMKassel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/8/2026 9:50:00 AM to , Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/8/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 19m
Fastest Carpool Sunday
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BlaBlaCar2h 50m09:50 AMKarlsruhe12:40 PMKassel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/10/2026 9:50:00 AM to , Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/10/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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FlixBus6h 55m04:35 PMKarlsruheCentral Station11:30 PMKasselKaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/10/2026 4:35:00 PM to Kaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop, Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/10/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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FlixBus7h 55m08:15 AMKarlsruheCentral Station4:10 PMKasselKaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/10/2026 8:15:00 AM to Kaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop, Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/10/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Fastest Carpool Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m03:00 PMKarlsruhe6:00 PMKassel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/11/2026 3:00:00 PM to , Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/11/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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FlixBus7h 55m08:15 AMKarlsruheCentral Station4:10 PMKasselKaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/11/2026 8:15:00 AM to Kaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop, Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/11/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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FlixBus8h 25m03:05 PMKarlsruheCentral Station11:30 PMKasselKaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/11/2026 3:05:00 PM to Kaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop, Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/11/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Fastest Carpool Wednesday
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus7h 50m03:40 PMKarlsruheCentral Station11:30 PMKasselKaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/12/2026 3:40:00 PM to Kaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop, Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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FlixBus8h 0m011:55 PMKarlsruheCentral Station7:55 AMKasselWilhelmshöhe Train Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/12/2026 11:55:00 PM to Wilhelmshöhe Train Station, Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/13/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus9h 25m06:45 AMKarlsruheCentral Station4:10 PMKasselKaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 11/12/2026 6:45:00 AM to Kaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop, Kassel (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Karlsruhe to Kassel
What are the most popular stations in Karlsruhe and Kassel?
In Karlsruhe, you will usually depart from Central Station, Heidehof Train Station or Tullastraße / Verkehrsbetriebe Train Station, while in Kassel you will be arriving at Wilhelmshöhe Train Station, Kaufungen Papierfabrik Bus Stop or Kirchditmold Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Kassel from Karlsruhe? With 2 connections between 3 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Karlsruhe and Kassel, you can pay as low as $18 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Kassel in just 2h 50m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Karlsruhe and Kassel are FlixBus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Karlsruhe and Kassel is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Ettlingen or to Vellmar, and look at flights from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, and landing at Kassel Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Karlsruhe to Kassel?
The most popular companies between Karlsruhe and Kassel, are FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
All you need to know when you travel from Karlsruhe to Kassel
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Karlsruhe to Kassel. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Karlsruhe to Kassel
How can I reach Kassel from Karlsruhe?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Kassel from Karlsruhe.
How far is Kassel from Karlsruhe?
The distance between Karlsruhe and Kassel is 166.3 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Karlsruhe and Kassel?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 46 kgs, and a flight 66 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Karlsruhe to Kassel?
You can get to Kassel with just $18 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Kassel?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Kassel in just 2h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Karlsruhe and to Kassel
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