Bus Tickets from Essen to Kassel

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  • Departure time: September 22 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: September 22 at
    Destination city: Kassel
    Destination location: Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 22 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: September 22 at
    Destination city: Kassel
    Destination location: Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 31 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: October 31 at
    Destination city: Kassel
    Destination location: Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 31 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: October 31 at
    Destination city: Kassel
    Destination location: Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 24 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: November 24 at
    Destination city: Kassel
    Destination location: Kassel (Bf. Wilhelmshöhe)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Kassel.

Bus
Average Price$18 - $27Average Duration3h 20m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$40 - $188Average Duration3h 31m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$11 - $36Average Duration2h 10m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Kassel

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Kassel. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day
2h 10mAverage Duration
$11Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Kassel: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$22
Average bus trip duration3h 20m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure12:55pm
Distance106 miles (170 km)
Latest bus departure5:45pm

Essen to Kassel Bus

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Essen and Kassel!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Essen to Kassel.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Essen to Kassel.

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

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

Bus from Kassel to Essen

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Train from Essen to Kassel

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