The best way to travel from the UK Kassel in Germany?

* The fastest way to travel from the UK to Kassel is by plane. There are direct flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Kassel Airport (KSF) with Ryanair, which take around 1 hour and 25 minutes.

* From other UK airports, you can fly to Kassel with a stopover in Frankfurt am Main (FRA) with Lufthansa or in Munich (MUC) with Lufthansa or Air France. The total travel time will be around 3-4 hours.

By train

* There is no direct train from the UK to Kassel. You can travel by train from London St Pancras International to Brussels-Midi, and then change for a train to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. The total travel time will be around 6 hours.

* Alternatively, you can travel by train from London St Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord, and then change for a train to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. The total travel time will be around 7 hours.

By bus

* There is no direct bus from the UK to Kassel. You can travel by bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Brussels, and then change for a bus to Kassel. The total travel time will be around 12 hours.

* Alternatively, you can travel by bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris, and then change for a bus to Kassel. The total travel time will be around 13 hours.

By car

* The distance from the UK to Kassel is around 650 miles. The driving time will be around 10 hours, excluding stops.

* You will need to take a ferry from Dover to Calais or Dunkirk, and then drive through France, Belgium and the Netherlands to reach Kassel.