How to travel from Bremerhaven to Darmstadt, Germany

The distance between Bremerhaven and Darmstadt is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Bremerhaven 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 DarmstadtBremerhaven if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bremen Hbf then Hannover Hauptbahnhof and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bremen Hbf and then to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Darmstadt.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance530km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bremerhaven and Darmstadt

There are several options for getting from Bremerhaven to Darmstadt by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Bremerhaven and Darmstadt is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 409km (254 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Bremerhaven and Darmstadt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bremerhaven to Darmstadt is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Bremerhaven and Darmstadt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bremerhaven and Darmstadt. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bremerhaven to Darmstadt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bremen Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Bremerhaven and Darmstadt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Bremerhaven and Darmstadt. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bremerhaven to Darmstadt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bremen Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

VBN Verkehrsverbund Bremen/Niedersachsen, DB Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bremerhaven and Darmstadt. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bremerhaven to Darmstadt. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Bremerhaven and Darmstadt. The distance is around 530km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bremerhaven to Darmstadt is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bremerhaven and Darmstadt

Transport options from Bremerhaven to Darmstadt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 40m
€220($220)
hourly428km (266 miles)
Train to Bremen Hbf, plane3h 45m
€245($245)
hourly506km (314 miles)
Train to Bremen Hbf, plane4hrs
€315($315)
every 3 hours628km (390 miles)
Train to Bremen Hbf, plane4hrs
€255($255)
every 4 hours720km (448 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€125($125)
hourly545km (339 miles)
Train via Bremen Hbf5h 45m
€100($100)
every 4 hours547km (340 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
€28($28)
once daily586km (364 miles)
Bus via Bremen Hbf9hrs
€28($28)
5 times a week585km (364 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€88($88)
on demand530km (329 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