The distance between Heidelberg and Darmstadt is around 58km (36 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 33min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Heidelberg to Darmstadt by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Darmstadt → Heidelberg if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof.
Take the bus to Darmstadt Main Train Station Zweifalltorweg.
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+ 1 othersTake a taxi to Darmstadt.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Heidelberg to Darmstadt by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 36min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 33min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).
The distance between Heidelberg and Darmstadt is around 58km (36 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 52km (32 miles)
It takes around 36min to get from Heidelberg and Darmstadt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 33min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Heidelberg to Darmstadt is to take a taxi which takes around 33min and will set you back approx €220 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Heidelberg and Darmstadt, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Heidelberg and Darmstadt. It typically takes around 36min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Heidelberg and Darmstadt with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 36min.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), FlixTrain, Railjet and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Heidelberg and Darmstadt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 36min, 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 Heidelberg and Darmstadt. It typically takes around 1hr and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Heidelberg and Darmstadt with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 1hr.
EuroClub run regular bus services between Heidelberg and Darmstadt. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heidelberg to Darmstadt. We recommend that you take the train to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 36min.
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 Heidelberg and Darmstadt. The distance is around 58km (36 miles) by road and it will take around 33min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heidelberg to Darmstadt is to take the train which takes, on average, 36min and will usually cost around €22 ($22).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 36min | €22($22) | hourly | 59km (37 miles) |
Bus | 1hr | €25($25) | every 3 hours | 59km (36 miles) |
Taxi | 33min | €220($220) | on demand | 58km (36 miles) |
Drive | 33min | €10($10) | on demand | 58km (36 miles) |
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The following major airports near Darmstadt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.