The distance between Hanover and Darmstadt is around 362km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Hanover 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.
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Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.
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Take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA).
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Take the bus to Frankfurt.
There are several options for getting from Hanover to Darmstadt by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €86 ($86).
The distance between Hanover and Darmstadt is around 362km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 288km (179 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Hanover and Darmstadt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hanover to Darmstadt is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €86 ($86).
The cheapest way to travel between Hanover and Darmstadt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hanover and Darmstadt. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hanover and Darmstadt with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 35m.
Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain run train services between Hanover and Darmstadt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Hanover and Darmstadt. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hanover to Darmstadt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Hanover and Darmstadt. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hanover 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 60m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hanover and Darmstadt. The distance is around 377km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hanover to Darmstadt is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €86 ($86).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 35m | €86($86) | hourly | 362km (225 miles) |
Train to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof | 3h 35m | €75($75) | 5 times a day | 364km (226 miles) |
Train and Plane | 2h 60m | €245($245) | hourly | 487km (303 miles) |
Bus | 5h 55m | €20($20) | 6 times a week | 389km (242 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | €63($63) | on demand | 377km (234 miles) |
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The following major airports near Darmstadt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.