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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 train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. 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 train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $10 (€9).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 41m.
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How to get from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixTrain7:40 AM0h15Darmstadt Hbf7:55 AMFrankfurt South station$91One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain7:40 AM0h15Darmstadt Hbf7:55 AMFrankfurt South station$91One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain7:40 AM0h15Darmstadt Hbf7:55 AMFrankfurt South station$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darmstadt to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $10 (€9).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 41m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Darmstadt Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt South station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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