How to travel from Ingolstadt to Darmstadt, Germany

The distance between Ingolstadt and Darmstadt is around 313km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ingolstadt 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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nürnberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Aschaffenburg Hbf and then to Darmstadt Hbf.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Nuremberg Central Bus Station Willy-Brandt-Platz and then to Darmstadt Main Train Station Zweifalltorweg.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

EuroClub

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Drive

Drive to Darmstadt.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance332km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ingolstadt and Darmstadt

There are several options for getting from Ingolstadt to Darmstadt by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Ingolstadt and Darmstadt is around 313km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (147 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Ingolstadt and Darmstadt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ingolstadt to Darmstadt is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Ingolstadt and Darmstadt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ingolstadt and Darmstadt. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ingolstadt to Darmstadt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aschaffenburg Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn, HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Ingolstadt and Darmstadt. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Ingolstadt and Darmstadt. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ingolstadt to Darmstadt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nuremberg Central Bus Station Willy-Brandt-Platz. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

EuroClub run regular bus services between Ingolstadt and Darmstadt. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ingolstadt to Darmstadt. We recommend that you take the bus to Flughafen MAC/Terminal 1 then fly from Munich (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Ingolstadt and Darmstadt. The distance is around 332km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ingolstadt to Darmstadt is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ingolstadt and Darmstadt

Transport options from Ingolstadt to Darmstadt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 5m
€190($190)
hourly316km (197 miles)
Bus and Plane2h 30m
€190($190)
every 3 hours409km (254 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
€60($60)
every 4 hours313km (194 miles)
Train via Nürnberg Hbf5h 5m
€62($62)
once a week339km (211 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
€57($57)
3 times a week360km (224 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€55($55)
on demand332km (206 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