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Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Bensheim to Darmstadt. The train trip from Bensheim to Darmstadt is usually about 50 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 44 minutes.
| Distance | 13 mi (21 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 44m |
| Lowest price | €11.60 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Bensheim to Darmstadt?
There are 3 train lines with service from Bensheim to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 0h 44m | €14.45 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 2 | 0h 46m | €13.67 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 0h 53m | €13.03 |
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 Bensheim to Darmstadt start from €12, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bensheim leaves from Bensheim-Auerbach . And in Darmstadt trains arrive at Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese and one other train station.
From Bensheim to Darmstadt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 0 hours and 53 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 0 hours and 44 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 14 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Darmstadt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Bensheim to Darmstadt tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Bensheim at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Bensheim twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Darmstadt to Bensheim.
City Information
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 Bensheim?
Main departure station: Bensheim-Auerbach
There is one train station in Bensheim.
All train stations in Bensheim:
Bensheim-Auerbach
Where is the train station in Darmstadt?
Main arrival station: Darmstadt-Kranichstein
Darmstadt receives travelers from Bensheim at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Darmstadt:
Darmstadt-Kranichstein
Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese
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