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Compare train, bus, and flight for Darmstadt to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darmstadt to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 230 miles (371 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$90 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Darmstadt to Rotterdam:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darmstadt to Rotterdam costing on average $90 (€74).
A bus is $258 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darmstadt to Rotterdam costing on average $296 (€242).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 7h 46m.
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How to get from Darmstadt to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darmstadt to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:45 PM9h20Darmstadt9:05 AMRotterdam$661One-way0 transfers
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11:45 PM9h20Darmstadt9:05 AMRotterdam$661One-way0 transfers
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11:45 PM9h20Darmstadt9:05 AMRotterdam$661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Darmstadt to Rotterdam:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darmstadt to Rotterdam costing on average $90 (€74).
A bus is $258 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darmstadt to Rotterdam costing on average $296 (€242).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 7h 46m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darmstadt and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Darmstadt Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Darmstadt, Busbahnhof Zweifalltorweg and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Rotterdam by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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