Kassel is very easy to get around by public transport. Most visitors will probably only need the N°1 and 3 trams that run from the city centre via the Wilhelmshöhe train station to Wilhelmshöhe Park. Trams and buses run roughly between 05:00 and 23:30. You can expect the frequency to be about four per hour on weekdays, and two per hour at weekends, so it's smart to check timetables in advance.

Tickets can be bought from machines (which accept coins and banknotes) at the tram stops or on board, and cost €3,00 for a one way trip within the Greater Kassel (“KS+”) area, or €1,80 for a trip of up to four stops. Buying a carnet of five tickets at once for €13,50 is cheaper. A 24-hour 'MultiTicket' costs €6 for a single or €7,80 for a group of five with maximum two adults; purchased after 14:00 on Friday this ticket is valid for the whole weekend. For more information, contact KVG (Kassel Verkehrs-Gesellschaft): tel. +49 180 234 01 80, www.kvg.de. Note that many Kassel hotels offer guests a free 'HotelTicket' public transport ticket.