How to get from Munich to Kassel
- 385 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 24m
- 17 train departures a day with Deutsche Bahn
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Kassel. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 27m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 385 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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385 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 3h 24mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €22Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 6h 27mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€19Omio catalogue, Oct 63h 24m · directSee Train details
- Bus€22Omio catalogue, Oct 66h 27m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Munich to Kassel: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Munich central → Kassel Wilhelmshöhe Pre-Waypointbus
FlixBus·6h 27m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Munich to Kassel
Deutsche Bahn runs 17 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:25 and the last at 19:13.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 17 | 03:25 | 19:13 |
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 09:15 | 11:15 |
| ÖBBtrain | 2 | 23:01 | 23:21 |
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 03:25
- 05:11
- 06:09
- 07:07
- 08:05
- 09:12
- 10:12
- 11:12
- 12:06
- 13:10
- 14:06
- 14:52
- 15:12
- 16:06
- 17:10
- 18:11
- 19:13
All departuresFlixBus
- 09:15
- 10:15
- 11:15
All departuresÖBB
- 23:01
- 23:21
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Munich to Kassel works
Okay, so for your trip to Kassel, you'll want to head to Munich Central Station for the 09:15 FlixBus. This bus is direct, so no need to worry about transfers, and it should get you to Kassel Wilhelmshöhe Pre-Waypoint around 15:42. The journey itself takes about six and a half hours, which is pretty reasonable for the price of around 26 Euros. Just relax and enjoy the ride; it's a straightforward trip with no connections to stress about.
Munich to Kassel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Munich to Kassel?
The most useful route takes about 6h 27m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Munich to Kassel?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 03:25 and the last at 19:13, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Munich to Kassel?
17 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 03:25 and 19:13.
When is the first bus from Munich to Kassel?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 09:15 and the last at 11:15, from Munich central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Munich to Kassel?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 09:15 and 11:15.
Which station does the bus from Munich to Kassel leave from?
Munich central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Kassel from Munich?
About 385 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Munich to Kassel cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €26. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Munich to Kassel?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to Kassel?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026