What is the distance between Cologne and Kassel?

Cologne and Kassel are 114 miles (184 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Kassel?

If you're headed to Kassel from Cologne, chances are that your bus will depart from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe). These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Cologne to Kassel from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Kassel on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 20m	7:55am	Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)	Cheapest
	10:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 20m	4:55pm	Kassel Kaufungen	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	7h 56m	4:10pm	Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)	No tags
	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 45m	4:10pm	Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 6m	1:20am	Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)	No tags
	8:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 10m	3:45pm	Kassel Kaufungen	No tags
	4:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	7h 15m	11:30pm	Kassel Kaufungen	No tags
	9:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h	4:55pm	Kassel Kaufungen	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:57 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Kassel

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Kassel. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

114 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $35	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $270	Average Duration4h 2m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $27	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Kassel?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Kassel

A - Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)

B - Kassel Kaufungen

C - ZOB Bahnhof Wilhelmshohe

D - Kassel

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Kassel by bus

What is the distance between Cologne and Kassel?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Kassel?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

$20

11/12

$23

Today

$26

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11/16

$21

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$20

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Kassel was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Kassel, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $29 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Kassel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-17.