The distance between Darmstadt and Frankfurt is around 26km (16 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 19min.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Darmstadt to Frankfurt by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.
VIAS Rail GmbH
+ 2 othersTake the bus to Frankfurt.
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Take a taxi to Frankfurt am Main.
Main Taxi Frankfurt
+ 3 othersThere are several options for getting from Darmstadt to Frankfurt by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 19min.
The distance between Darmstadt and Frankfurt is around 26km (16 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 27km (16 miles)
It takes around 19min to get from Darmstadt and Frankfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 25min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Darmstadt to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes around 19min and will set you back approx .
The cheapest way to travel between Darmstadt and Frankfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Darmstadt and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 19min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Darmstadt and Frankfurt with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 19min.
VIAS Rail GmbH run train services between Darmstadt and Frankfurt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 19min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Darmstadt and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 30min and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Darmstadt and Frankfurt with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 30min.
FlixBus, HEAG mobilo GmbH and In-der-City-Bus GmbH run regular bus services between Darmstadt and Frankfurt. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 30min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Darmstadt to Frankfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. instead which will take 19min.
The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Darmstadt and Frankfurt. The distance is around 39km (24 miles) by road and it will take around 25min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darmstadt to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 19min and will usually cost around .
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 19min | every 15 mins | 26km (16 miles) | |
Bus + 1 similar | 30min | €5($5) | hourly | 32km (20 miles) |
Bus via Frankfurt | 1h 10m | every 30 mins | 48km (30 miles) | |
Taxi | 25min | €100($100) | on demand | 39km (24 miles) |
Drive | 25min | €7($7) | on demand | 39km (24 miles) |
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Autokar Polska
HEAG mobilo GmbH
VIAS Rail GmbH
The following major airports near Frankfurt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.