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Compare bus and train 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 bus with prices starting from $8. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration 37m 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 bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Darmstadt costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Darmstadt take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Frankfurt am Main to Darmstadt
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.
- ICE 15739:42 AM0h18Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:00 AMDarmstadt Hbf$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixTrain10:03 PM0h16Frankfurt South station10:19 PMDarmstadt Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixTrain4:03 PM0h16Frankfurt South station4:19 PMDarmstadt Hbf$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1178:10 AM0h18Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:28 AMDarmstadt Hbf$191One-way0 transfers
- ICE 109310:11 AM0h17Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:28 AMDarmstadt Hbf$431One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Darmstadt:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Darmstadt costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Darmstadt take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
- 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 bus and train 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, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Darmstadt by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Darmstadt by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, VIAS Rail GmbH.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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