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Trip Summary
You can pick from 35 daily train trips between Heilbronn and Darmstadt. The average train journey from Heilbronn to Darmstadt takes 2 hours and 39 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 2 hours and 7 minutes.
| Distance | 56 mi (91 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 7m |
| Lowest price | $33.00 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Heilbronn to Darmstadt?
There are 4 train lines with service from Heilbronn to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 24 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 2h 39m | $52.59 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 24 | 2h 36m | $51.73 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 17 | 2h 46m | $55.65 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 3h 0m | $50.63 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Heilbronn to Darmstadt start from $33, and on average cost . Daily there are 17 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Heilbronn leaves from Train Station . And in Darmstadt trains arrive at Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese and 5 other train stations.
From Heilbronn to Darmstadt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 46 minutes. If you are looking to get to Darmstadt faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 7 minutes.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Heilbronn to Darmstadt start from $51, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Darmstadt. Non-federally owned railway company in Heilbronn leaves from Train Station . And in Darmstadt trains arrive at Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese .
From Heilbronn to Darmstadt train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 0 minutes. If you are looking to get to Darmstadt faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 7 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Heilbronn to Darmstadt. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Heilbronn at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 35 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Darmstadt to Heilbronn.
City Information
Heilbronn
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Heilbronn is a scenic city in the northern Baden-Württemberg region of Germany. Boasting a robust wine industry and many interesting local landmarks, the city is a great stop to enjoy when in Germany. One of the most popular local attractions is the local Rathaus, or City Hall, which features a large golden clock.
Head just outside the city to discover some of Heilbronn's best vineyards. Weingut Drautz, Albrecht-Kiessling Weingut, and Weingut Kistenmacher & Hengerer are located on the hills east of the city, and offer gorgeous, sweeping views of hillsides, valleys, and Heilbronn below. Pfühlpark is also in the area east of the city, a large park that offers excellent walking trails and even the famous Trappensee: a small lake with a castle built on it.
Heilbronn is connected to Germany's Deutsche Bahn train network, so you can easily reach the city from Munich, Berlin, Essen, or other major cities. Intercity bus transportation also offers affordable travel to Heilbronn, with options including FlixBus and Sindbad.
Darmstadt
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Darmstadt is a large city in the state of Hesse, near Frankfurt. It is known as Germany's City of Science due to the many scientific institutions and academies within the city's limits. A long list of notable landmarks makes Darmstadt a worthy destination to explore.
One of the most popular landmarks in the city is the ruins of Frankenstein Castle, which is said to have inspired the world-famous novel by Mary Shelley. Another is the St. Mary Magdalene Chapel, used by the Russian imperial family during their visit to the city. Finally, if you're a fan of quirky architecture, don't miss the art-nouveau museum Institut Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt or the Waldspirale, a colorful, spiraling residential building built in the 1990s.
To begin your Darmstadt adventure, catch a bus or train, both of which usually arrive at the Zweifalltorweg station. FlixBus and Sindbad connect Darmstadt to other cities by bus, and Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, and Railjet provide travel by train. From Darmstadt, some of the most popular destinations are Stuttgart, Munich, Cologne, and Rotterdam.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Heilbronn?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Heilbronn.
All train stations in Heilbronn:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Darmstadt?
Main arrival station: Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese
There are more train stations and stops in Darmstadt than most cities. Most trains from Heilbronn will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Darmstadt:
Train stations in Darmstadt:
Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese
Darmstadt-Kranichstein
Darmstadt-Eberstadt
Darmstadt-Wixhausen
Darmstadt Süd
Darmstadt-Arheilgen
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