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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 $34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. 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 $34, while a flight costs an average of $233.
Distance: 129 miles (208 km)
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$92 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $233 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aachen to Darmstadt
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Darmstadt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Darmstadt:
A bus is $58 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Darmstadt costing on average $92 (€77).
A bus is $199 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Darmstadt costing on average $233 (€195).
Other travel options to Darmstadt take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 38m.
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
Tickets start at around $92 (€77) compared to roughly $50 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$42 (-€35). The journey takes 3h 8m 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.
- 8:05 AM6h45Aachen2:50 PMDarmstadt$291One-way0 transfers
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- 8:05 AM6h45Aachen2:50 PMDarmstadt$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:05 AM6h45Aachen2:50 PMDarmstadt$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Darmstadt:
A bus is $58 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Darmstadt costing on average $92 (€77).
A bus is $199 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Darmstadt costing on average $233 (€195).
Other travel options to Darmstadt take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 38m.
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Darmstadt, Lise-Meitner-Str. / Europaplatz.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Darmstadt Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Darmstadt by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Darmstadt by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Darmstadt by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines.
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