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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich Hbf to Darmstadt Hbf
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
3 h 41 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich Hbf to Darmstadt Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich Hbf to Darmstadt Hbf will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
It's difficult to get from Munich Hbf to Darmstadt Hbf without transferring at least once.
ICE 822+
245084:41 AM3h46Munich Hbf8:27 AMDarmstadt Hbf$471One-way1 transfer- ICE 820+245105:44 AM3h43Munich Hbf9:27 AMDarmstadt Hbf$471One-way1 transfer
- ICE 728+245126:44 AM3h43Munich Hbf10:27 AMDarmstadt Hbf$801One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1068 · ICE 774 · 153594:59 AM4h26Munich Hbf9:25 AMDarmstadt Hbf$831One-way2 transfers
- ICE 724+245168:45 AM3h42Munich Hbf12:27 PMDarmstadt Hbf$911One-way1 transfer
- ICE 722+245189:46 AM3h41Munich Hbf1:27 PMDarmstadt Hbf$1011One-way1 transfer
- ICE 724+245168:45 AM3h42Munich Hbf12:27 PMDarmstadt Hbf$911One-way1 transfer
- ICE 728+245126:44 AM3h43Munich Hbf10:27 AMDarmstadt Hbf$801One-way1 transfer
- ICE 820+245105:44 AM3h43Munich Hbf9:27 AMDarmstadt Hbf$471One-way1 transfer
- ICE 822+245084:41 AM3h46Munich Hbf8:27 AMDarmstadt Hbf$471One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich Hbf to Darmstadt Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich Hbf to Darmstadt Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $124.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price | $1 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Munich Hbf to Darmstadt Hbf:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich Hbf to Darmstadt Hbf costing on average $80 (€66).
A bus is $142 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich Hbf to Darmstadt Hbf costing on average $173 (€142).
Other travel options to Darmstadt Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (3h 40m by train vs 3h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $80 (€66) compared to roughly $1 (€0.91) 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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
Munich Hbf to Darmstadt Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Munich Hbf to Darmstadt Hbf trains for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 772 · 4660+ TGV 9576 | Delayed 7:22 AM 6:51 AMMunich Hbf | 4h14 | 11:05 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 726+24514 | On time 7:42 AM Munich Hbf | 3h45 | 11:27 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 724+24516 | On time 8:45 AM Munich Hbf | 3h42 | 12:27 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 568 · ICE 770 · 15367 | On time 9:02 AM Munich Hbf | 4h23 | 1:25 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 722+24518 | On time 9:46 AM Munich Hbf | 3h41 | 1:27 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1094 · 15369 | On time 9:47 AM Munich Hbf | 4h38 | 2:25 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 880 · ICE 228 · 15369 | On time 10:12 AM Munich Hbf | 4h13 | 2:25 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 918 · 4666 | On time 10:19 AM Munich Hbf | 3h46 | 2:05 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 626+24524 | On time 12:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h42 | 4:27 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 564 · ICE 576 · 15445 | On time 1:02 PM Munich Hbf | 4h23 | 5:25 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 624+24526 | On time 1:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h42 | 5:27 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 786 · ICE 26 · 15447 | On time 2:06 PM Munich Hbf | 4h19 | 6:25 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 622+24528 | On time 2:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h42 | 6:27 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 562 · ICE 574 · 15449 | On time 3:02 PM Munich Hbf | 4h23 | 7:25 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 620+24530 | On time 3:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h42 | 7:27 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 912 · ICE 116 · 15453 | On time 4:20 PM Munich Hbf | 4h05 | 8:25 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 528+24532 | On time 4:44 PM Munich Hbf | 3h43 | 8:27 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, July 13 | |||||
| ICE 888 · ICE 1022+24550 | On time 4:03 AM Munich Hbf | 3h55 | 7:58 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 822+24508 | On time 4:41 AM Munich Hbf | 3h46 | 8:27 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1068 · ICE 774 · 15359 | On time 4:59 AM Munich Hbf | 4h26 | 9:25 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 820+24510 | On time 5:44 AM Munich Hbf | 3h43 | 9:27 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 728+24512 | On time 6:44 AM Munich Hbf | 3h43 | 10:27 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich Hbf to Darmstadt Hbf
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Trains from Munich Hbf to Darmstadt Hbf run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 15:20. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 6:05 AM |
Last train 3:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Munich Hbf to Darmstadt Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Munich Hbf and Darmstadt Hbf from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Munich Hbf to Darmstadt Hbf
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