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  • Departure time: September 21 at
    Departure city: Kassel
    Departure location: Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)
    Arrival time: September 21 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 21 at
    Departure city: Kassel
    Departure location: Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)
    Arrival time: September 21 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 8 at
    Departure city: Kassel
    Departure location: Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)
    Arrival time: October 8 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 8 at
    Departure city: Kassel
    Departure location: Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)
    Arrival time: October 8 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 5 at
    Departure city: Kassel
    Departure location: Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)
    Arrival time: November 5 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Kassel to Essen

Bus
Average PriceUS$16 - US$42Average Duration3h 25m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$43 - US$188Average Duration3h 35m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$12 - US$24Average Duration2h 10m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Kassel to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day
2h 10mAverage Duration
US$12Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Kassel to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$23
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 25m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure9:15am
Distance178 km
Latest bus departure8:00pm

Kassel to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Kassel - Essen

  1. What is the distance between Kassel and Essen?

    The distance between Kassel and Essen is around 174 km (108 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kassel to Essen?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe), in Kassel, and end it at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kassel to Essen was searched and found on Sep 1, 2025 with a price of US$13

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