How to travel from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train and bus for Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €3.

Distance: 16 miles (27 km)

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from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:40AM0h15
Darmstadt Hbf
09:55AMFrankfurt South station
$91One-way
0 transfers

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FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:40AM0h15
Darmstadt Hbf
09:55AMFrankfurt South station
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:40AM0h15
Darmstadt Hbf
09:55AMFrankfurt South station
$91One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 1096
09:27AM0h17
Darmstadt Hbf
09:44AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$231One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 932
08:40AM0h16
Darmstadt Hbf
08:56AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$231One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 2 options to travel between Darmstadt and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main:

A train is $0.63 (€0.50) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $5 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 15m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 35m.

The distance from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 16 miles (27 km).
The average frequency per day from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Trains mostly depart from Darmstadt Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt South station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, VIAS Rail GmbH.
Omio customers who travel from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.

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