How to travel from Dusseldorf to Darmstadt, Germany

The distance between Dusseldorf and Darmstadt is around 235km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Dusseldorf to Darmstadt by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Darmstadt central train station.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Darmstadt.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance235km (146 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dusseldorf and Darmstadt

There are several options for getting from Dusseldorf to Darmstadt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).

The distance between Dusseldorf and Darmstadt is around 235km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (125 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Dusseldorf and Darmstadt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dusseldorf to Darmstadt is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Dusseldorf and Darmstadt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Darmstadt. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Darmstadt with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, Dutch Railways, National Express, VIAS Rail GmbH and HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH run train services between Dusseldorf and Darmstadt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Dusseldorf and Darmstadt. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dusseldorf and Darmstadt with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Dusseldorf and Darmstadt. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dusseldorf to Darmstadt. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Dusseldorf and Darmstadt. The distance is around 235km (146 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 Dusseldorf to Darmstadt is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

How do I get from Dusseldorf to Darmstadt

Compare travel optionsbetween Dusseldorf and Darmstadt

Transport options from Dusseldorf to Darmstadt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
1h 50m
€66($66)
hourly245km (152 miles)
Train to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof2h 40m
€55($55)
once daily254km (158 miles)
Train via Koblenz Stadtmitte4hrs
€30($30)
hourly265km (164 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
€15($15)
5 times a day239km (149 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€39($39)
on demand235km (146 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