How to travel from Cologne to Darmstadt

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Travel Information between Cologne and Darmstadt

Distance104 miles (168 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$13 - $11
Cheapest modeBus • $11 (€9) • 2 h 15 min
Fastest modeTrain • $13 (€11) • 1 h 22 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train or bus to travel 104 miles (168 km) from Cologne to Darmstadt. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Darmstadt.

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from Cologne to Darmstadt

How to get from Cologne to Darmstadt by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Darmstadt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:20PM2h50
Cologne
11:10PMDarmstadt
$211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
08:20PM2h50
Cologne
11:10PMDarmstadt
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
11:40AM2h15
Cologne
01:55PMDarmstadt
$251One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Darmstadt

Travel to Darmstadt easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Darmstadt.

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There are 2 travel options from Cologne to Darmstadt: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Darmstadt is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $11 (€9) compared to other travel options to Darmstadt:

A bus is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Cologne to Darmstadt.

Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a train, which costs on average $13 (€11) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Cologne to Darmstadt is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 22 min.

There are alternative travel options to Darmstadt that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 15 min of travel time.

Darmstadt is approximately 104 miles (168 km) away from Cologne.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Darmstadt is:

  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • 4 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Cologne and Darmstadt as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Darmstadt:

  • Trains from Cologne to Darmstadt most often leave from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Darmstadt Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Darmstadt:

  • You can travel to Darmstadt from Cologne by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $11 (€9) with FlixBus from Cologne to Darmstadt.
  • You can take a train from Cologne to Darmstadt with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic. Cheap tickets can be found for $13 (€11) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Darmstadt.

Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Darmstadt with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 6 direct buses per day to Darmstadt with FlixBus.

Direct services to Darmstadt tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Cologne to Darmstadt often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Paris or Munich. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Cologne and Darmstadt itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Darmstadt and any of these top destinations today!

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