Means of transport
Regional trains
- With the RegionalExpress (RE) you can quickly reach your destinations in northern Hesse and neighbouring regions. From Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station there are connections to the long-distance network. The RE runs at least every 2 hours, with air-conditioned trains, 1st class areas, toilets and multi-purpose areas for a comfortable journey.
- The RegionalBahn (RB) is a reliable way to get to many places in northern Hesse. It stops at many stations and offers connections to Kassel and neighbouring regions. The RB is faster on routes with RegioTram, as it only stops at important stations. The trains run almost everywhere every hour, have toilets and areas for luggage, wheelchairs and bicycles. So you can travel in comfort.
RegioTram
- The RegioTram (RT) takes you directly from the surrounding area to Kassel city centre without having to change trains. Most RegioTrams run every 30 minutes, and even every 15 minutes between Obervellmar and the city centre. In the evenings and on Sundays, they run every hour. The connections to buses and regional trains are well organised.
- The RegioTrams have level access, plenty of space for bicycles and pushchairs, and the trains are air-conditioned. Ticket machines are available on the train. This makes your journey comfortable and uncomplicated. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
CallSharedTaxi (AST)
Call-shared taxis (AST) offer flexible mobility on less frequented routes. You can travel comfortably from stop to stop in normal taxis or hire cars. Simply book up to 30 minutes before departure by phone, app or online.
Bicycle
The nextbike bike hire system is available in the city of Kassel. You will find many nextbike hire stations near bus stops.
Tram
- The trams in and around Kassel are well connected and run frequently (at least every 15 minutes during rush hour). Almost every tram line takes you directly into the city centre to Königsplatz. Most trams are low-floor vehicles, which makes boarding and alighting particularly easy.
- Many platforms are barrier-free. You will find ticket machines directly in the tram. This makes your journey around Kassel convenient and uncomplicated.
Bus
The regional buses generally run every hour from early in the morning until late at night and travel daily. Where possible, they connect to railway stations to enable a connection to the well-organised train network. Departure times are easy to remember as the buses run at regular intervals. However, there are exceptions, especially in school transport or when connections change, for example at off-peak times.
Modern low-floor buses are used for the journeys, which allow barrier-free access.
- Local buses also run at regular intervals wherever possible, at least every 2 hours and often even more often. Here, the timetables can change frequently due to school requirements. In some cases, AST services supplement the timetable. Modern low-floor buses are also used on local buses, which enable barrier-free accessibility.
CityBus
Some towns in the NVV area have their own bus routes called StadtBus. These buses run every 30 or 60 minutes and can be found in:
Vellmar