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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Darmstadt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Darmstadt 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 $7.
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 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Darmstadt:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Darmstadt costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Darmstadt take longer:
Bus takes on average 39m.
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Darmstadt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Darmstadt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain12:03 PM0h16Frankfurt South station12:19 PMDarmstadt Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
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- FlixTrain12:03 PM0h16Frankfurt South station12:19 PMDarmstadt Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixTrain12:03 PM0h16Frankfurt South station12:19 PMDarmstadt Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixTrain8:03 PM0h16Frankfurt South station8:19 PMDarmstadt Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain2:03 PM0h16Frankfurt South station2:19 PMDarmstadt Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain4:03 PM0h16Frankfurt South station4:19 PMDarmstadt Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Darmstadt:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Darmstadt costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Darmstadt take longer:
Bus takes on average 39m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Darmstadt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt South station and arrive in Darmstadt Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Darmstadt by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, In-der-City-Bus GmbH, BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Darmstadt by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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