The distance between Trier and Darmstadt is around 216km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Trier to Darmstadt by train, bus and car. 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 Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and then to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the bus to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof.
There are several options for getting from Trier to Darmstadt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).
The distance between Trier and Darmstadt is around 216km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Trier and Darmstadt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Trier to Darmstadt is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Trier and Darmstadt, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Trier and Darmstadt. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Trier to Darmstadt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Süwex, Luxembourg Railways (CFL), Deutsche Bahn Regional and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Trier and Darmstadt. Trains depart twice daily 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 Trier and Darmstadt. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Trier to Darmstadt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mannheim Hauptbahnhof. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
FlixBus and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Trier and Darmstadt. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trier to Darmstadt. We recommend that you take the train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and then to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 Trier and Darmstadt. The distance is around 216km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trier to Darmstadt is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 35m | €35($35) | twice daily | 235km (146 miles) |
Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof | 3h 40m | €12($12) | every 3 hours | 277km (172 miles) |
Bus | 3h 15m | €19($19) | twice daily | 239km (149 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | €36($36) | on demand | 216km (134 miles) |
Süwex
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
vlexx
HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH
Autokar Polska
Jozi-Reisen
Saar-Mobil GmbH
The following major airports near Darmstadt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.