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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m 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 |
 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 Heidelberg to Darmstadt:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Darmstadt costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Darmstadt take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Heidelberg to Darmstadt
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain9:06 AM0h32Heidelberg Hbf9:38 AMDarmstadt Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixTrain9:06 AM0h32Heidelberg Hbf9:38 AMDarmstadt Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixTrain9:06 AM0h32Heidelberg Hbf9:38 AMDarmstadt Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixTrain3:06 PM0h32Heidelberg Hbf3:38 PMDarmstadt Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain5:06 PM0h32Heidelberg Hbf5:38 PMDarmstadt Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
- ICE 9947:18 AM0h39Heidelberg Hbf7:57 AMDarmstadt Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Darmstadt:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Darmstadt costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Darmstadt take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Darmstadt as scheduled services by bus and train 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, Busbahnhof Zweifalltorweg.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Darmstadt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Darmstadt by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
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