How to travel from Darmstadt to Siegen, Germany

The distance between Darmstadt and Siegen is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Darmstadt to Siegen by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

1
train
+

Train

Take the train to Siegen Hbf.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH

+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
2
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Siegen Koblenzer Straße.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
🚀 Fastest
3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Siegen.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance156km (97 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darmstadt and Siegen

There are several options for getting from Darmstadt to Siegen by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).

The distance between Darmstadt and Siegen is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (75 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Darmstadt and Siegen by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Darmstadt to Siegen is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Darmstadt and Siegen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Darmstadt and Siegen. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Darmstadt to Siegen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Darmstadt and Siegen. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Darmstadt and Siegen. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Darmstadt and Siegen with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 2h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Darmstadt and Siegen. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Darmstadt to Siegen. We recommend that you take the bus to Siegen Koblenzer Straße. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Siegen is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Siegen. Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) (PAD) 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 Darmstadt and Siegen. The distance is around 156km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darmstadt to Siegen is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

How do I get from Darmstadt to Siegen

Compare travel optionsbetween Darmstadt and Siegen

Transport options from Darmstadt to Siegen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
€17($17)
every 3 hours165km (102 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
€12($12)
twice daily166km (103 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
€26($26)
on demand156km (97 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Darmstadt and Siegen

Bus companies

Train operators

Airports near Siegen

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

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Siegen
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Siegen
PAD
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Siegen