How far is it from Kassel to Cologne?

The distance between Kassel and Cologne is 154 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kassel to Cologne?

The drive from Kassel to Cologne takes approximately 2 h 40 min by car.

The fastest route from Kassel to Cologne covers 154 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 40 min.

Cologne lies roughly to the west of Kassel.

The drive from Kassel to Cologne mainly follows A 44, A 1. The longest single stretch is 89 mi on A 44.

Towns on the route from Kassel to Cologne include Naumburg, Lippstadt, Dortmund, Solingen, Bergisch Gladbach.

Distance: 154 miDuration: 2 h 40 min

Driving from Kassel to Cologne takes about 2 h 40 min via A 44. The distance is 154 mi. The straight-line distance is 113 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kassel, Bad Sassendorf, Dortmund, Essen, Köln. Driving directions

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The return trip from Cologne to Kassel covers roughly the same distance, 154 mi.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Kassel to Cologne?: The distance between Kassel and Cologne is 154 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kassel to Cologne?: The drive from Kassel to Cologne takes approximately 2 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Kassel to Cologne?: The fastest route from Kassel to Cologne covers 154 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 40 min.
Which direction is Cologne from Kassel?: Cologne lies roughly to the west of Kassel.
Which roads does the route from Kassel to Cologne follow?: The drive from Kassel to Cologne mainly follows A 44, A 1. The longest single stretch is 89 mi on A 44.
Which towns do you pass between Kassel and Cologne?: Towns on the route from Kassel to Cologne include Naumburg, Lippstadt, Dortmund, Solingen, Bergisch Gladbach.