How to travel from Trier to Darmstadt, Germany

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.

4 routes found

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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and then to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Bus

Take the bus to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
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Drive

Drive to Darmstadt.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance216km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trier and Darmstadt

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trier and Darmstadt

Transport options from Trier to Darmstadt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
€35($35)
twice daily235km (146 miles)
Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof3h 40m
€12($12)
every 3 hours277km (172 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
€19($19)
twice daily239km (149 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€36($36)
on demand216km (134 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