Day trip from Paderborn to Kassel
Kassel lies 68 km (42 mi) south-east of Paderborn, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 68 km (42 mi) apart, Kassel is a realistic day trip from Paderborn: about 1 h 7 min each way by road.
| Paderborn | Kassel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 142,161 | 197,230 |
| Elevation | 118 m (387 ft) | 164 m (538 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 33098–33106 | 34117–34134 |
What to see in Kassel
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ottoneum | 333,007 | — |
The busiest is Ottoneum at 333,007 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe.
Where to book tours and tickets in Kassel
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Staying in Kassel
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Common questions
How far is Kassel from Paderborn?
68 km (42 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Paderborn; by road roughly 83 km (52 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paderborn to Kassel by road?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paderborn and Kassel?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.