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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Darmstadt Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€50
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€50
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 9 m
Trains on Sep 20
2
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darmstadt Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darmstadt Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen will cost around €50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.
It's difficult to get from Darmstadt Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen without transferring at least once.
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4:35 AM2h22Darmstadt Hbf6:57 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen€501One-way1 transfer- 9:30 PM1h55Darmstadt Hbf11:25 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen€501One-way1 transfer
- 9:30 PM1h55Darmstadt Hbf11:25 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen€501One-way1 transfer
- 4:35 AM2h22Darmstadt Hbf6:57 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen€501One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Darmstadt Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Darmstadt Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €58.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€58 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Darmstadt Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darmstadt Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen costing on average €58.
Other travel options to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 57m by train vs 2h 3m by car). Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €28 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Darmstadt Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train times
The table below shows live departures for Darmstadt Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:38 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 2h57 | 10:35 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
| 4:35 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 2h22 | 6:57 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darmstadt Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
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Trains from Darmstadt Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €32 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:38, the last at 06:38. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (155 km) distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 96 miles (155 km) |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €32 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 6:38 AM |
Last train 6:38 AM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Darmstadt Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Darmstadt Hbf and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Darmstadt Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darmstadt Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cologne/Bonn Flughafen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Darmstadt Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Most Darmstadt Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trains use the Darmstadt Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Darmstadt Hbf and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Darmstadt Hbf from Darmstadt city centre
Darmstadt Hbf is 1 km from Darmstadt city centre. Public transport options include:
Darmstadt Hbf train station facilities and services
Darmstadt Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's, Casa Algarve, Ristorante Mare e Monti, Rößler Eck
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Darmstadt Hbf. ATMs are available at Darmstadt Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Darmstadt Hbf. Information desks are available at Darmstadt Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Darmstadt Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Darmstadt Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Darmstadt Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Darmstadt Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Aspire Victory.
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Most popular train connections from Darmstadt Hbf
Most popular trains to and from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen and Darmstadt Hbf
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