How to travel from Zurich to Darmstadt

Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Darmstadt, Germany is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Switzerland enter Germany?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Darmstadt from Zurich?

Conditions of entry into Germany:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Darmstadt, Germany?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Germany has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 11/29/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey between Zurich and Darmstadt.

Return travel to Zurich, Switzerland from Germany is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Switzerland from Germany?

Entry into Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Switzerland from Germany?

Requirements for reentering Switzerland:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Switzerland?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Switzerland to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Zurich, Switzerland was last verified on 11/29/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Zurich from Darmstadt.

There are 2 ways to get from Zurich to Darmstadt: flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Darmstadt from Zurich is by taking a train, which costs on average $32 (€27).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Darmstadt:

A train is $220 (€183) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Darmstadt costing on average $253 (€210).

The fastest way from Zurich to Darmstadt is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.

There are alternative travel options to Darmstadt that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 4 h 23 min   of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 172 miles (278 km) between Zurich and Darmstadt.

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Darmstadt is:

• 7 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Zurich and Darmstadt as scheduled services by flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Zurich to Darmstadt:

• Most travelers board their train from Zürich HB and arrive in Darmstadt Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Darmstadt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Lufthansa Cityline can take you to Darmstadt by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Lufthansa Cityline from Zurich to Darmstadt for $253 (€210).
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Darmstadt. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Zurich to Darmstadt tickets on Omio for $32 (€27).

When planning your trip from Zurich to Darmstadt, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets are costing on average $253 (€210) one way.
• Train tickets cost $32 (€27) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Zurich to Darmstadt online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.