How to travel from Kiel to Darmstadt, Germany

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.

8 routes found

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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €310($310)
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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Darmstadt.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance617km (384 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kiel and Darmstadt

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kiel and Darmstadt

Transport options from Kiel to Darmstadt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 25m
€310($310)
hourly560km (348 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane4h 10m
€260($260)
every 3 hours588km (365 miles)
Train to Hamburg Dammtor, plane4h 30m
€280($280)
hourly594km (369 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane4h 45m
€235($235)
every 4 hours843km (524 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€135($135)
4 times a day628km (391 miles)
Train via Hamburg Dammtor5h 10m
€135($135)
hourly633km (394 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€38($38)
once daily727km (452 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€100($100)
on demand617km (384 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