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Compare bus, train, and flight for Aachen to Darmstadt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Darmstadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 129 miles (208 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Darmstadt:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Darmstadt costing on average $54 (€43).
A bus is $124 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Darmstadt costing on average $155 (€125).
Other travel options to Darmstadt take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€43) compared to roughly $51 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.97 (€-2.40). The journey takes 2h 47m versus 2h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Aachen to Darmstadt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Darmstadt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:45 PM5h25Aachen11:10 PMDarmstadt$321One-way0 transfers
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- 5:45 PM5h25Aachen11:10 PMDarmstadt$321One-way0 transfers
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- 5:45 PM5h25Aachen11:10 PMDarmstadt$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Darmstadt:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Darmstadt costing on average $54 (€43).
A bus is $124 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Darmstadt costing on average $155 (€125).
Other travel options to Darmstadt take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Darmstadt as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Darmstadt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Darmstadt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Darmstadt by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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