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Compare train and bus for Heidelberg to Darmstadt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Darmstadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€20 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Heidelberg to Darmstadt:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Darmstadt costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Darmstadt take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
Tickets start at around €20 compared to roughly €9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-10.93. The journey takes 50m versus 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Heidelberg to Darmstadt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Darmstadt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:35 PM1h05Heidelberg10:40 PMDarmstadt€81One-way0 transfers
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9:35 PM1h05Heidelberg10:40 PMDarmstadt€81One-way0 transfers
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9:35 PM1h05Heidelberg10:40 PMDarmstadt€81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Darmstadt:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Darmstadt costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Darmstadt take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Darmstadt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Darmstadt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Darmstadt, Lise-Meitner-Str. / Europaplatz.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Darmstadt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Darmstadt by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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