How to travel from Bamberg to Darmstadt, Germany

The distance between Bamberg and Darmstadt is around 221km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bamberg to Darmstadt by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DarmstadtBamberg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nürnberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

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Train via Würzburg Hbf

Take the train to Würzburg Hbf then Aschaffenburg Hbf and then to Darmstadt Hbf.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Würzburg Busbahnhof and then to Darmstadt Main Train Station Zweifalltorweg.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Darmstadt.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance226km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bamberg and Darmstadt

There are several options for getting from Bamberg to Darmstadt by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Bamberg and Darmstadt is around 221km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (100 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Bamberg and Darmstadt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bamberg to Darmstadt is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Bamberg and Darmstadt, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bamberg and Darmstadt. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bamberg to Darmstadt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aschaffenburg Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Bamberg and Darmstadt. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bamberg and Darmstadt. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bamberg to Darmstadt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Würzburg Busbahnhof. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

FlixBus and EuroClub run regular bus services between Bamberg and Darmstadt. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bamberg to Darmstadt. We recommend that you take the train to Nürnberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Darmstadt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Darmstadt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Baden-Airpark (FKB) (FKB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bamberg and Darmstadt. The distance is around 226km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bamberg to Darmstadt is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Bamberg to Darmstadt

Compare travel optionsbetween Bamberg and Darmstadt

Transport options from Bamberg to Darmstadt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 10m
€185($185)
hourly289km (180 miles)
Train via Würzburg Hbf + 2 similar
2h 35m
€45($45)
every 3 hours221km (137 miles)
Train via Würzburg Hbf2h 35m
€59($59)
twice daily245km (152 miles)
Train2h 55m
€35($35)
every 4 hours231km (144 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
€37($37)
once daily253km (157 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€38($38)
on demand226km (141 miles)

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Airports near Darmstadt

The following major airports near Darmstadt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Darmstadt
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Darmstadt
FKB
Baden-Airpark (FKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Darmstadt