The distance between Kiel and Darmstadt is around 560km (348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kiel 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 Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA).
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Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.
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Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof.
There are several options for getting from Kiel to Darmstadt by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €310 ($310).
The distance between Kiel and Darmstadt is around 560km (348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 505km (314 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Kiel and Darmstadt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kiel to Darmstadt is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €310 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Kiel and Darmstadt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kiel and Darmstadt. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kiel to Darmstadt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Kiel and Darmstadt. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5hrs, 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 Kiel and Darmstadt. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kiel to Darmstadt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Kiel and Darmstadt. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kiel to Darmstadt. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Kiel and Darmstadt. The distance is around 617km (384 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kiel to Darmstadt is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 25m | €310($310) | hourly | 560km (348 miles) |
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane | 4h 10m | €260($260) | every 3 hours | 588km (365 miles) |
Train to Hamburg Dammtor, plane | 4h 30m | €280($280) | hourly | 594km (369 miles) |
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane | 4h 45m | €235($235) | every 4 hours | 843km (524 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | €135($135) | 4 times a day | 628km (391 miles) |
Train via Hamburg Dammtor | 5h 10m | €135($135) | hourly | 633km (394 miles) |
Bus | 11hrs | €38($38) | once daily | 727km (452 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | €100($100) | on demand | 617km (384 miles) |
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The following major airports near Darmstadt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.