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Trip Summary
You can pick from 69 daily train trips between Darmstadt and Vechta. The average train journey from Darmstadt to Vechta takes 6 hours and 54 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 5 hours and 32 minutes.
Distance | 198 mi (319 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 32m |
Lowest price | $53.21 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Darmstadt to Vechta?
2 train services operate from Darmstadt to Vechta. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 51 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 51 | 6h 55m | $105.17 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 19 | 6h 53m | $109.40 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Darmstadt to Vechta start from $65, and on average cost . Daily there are 19 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Vechta. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Darmstadt leaves from Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese and 3 other stations. And in Vechta trains arrive at Train Station .
From Darmstadt to Vechta train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 53 minutes. If you are looking to get to Vechta faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 32 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Darmstadt and Vechta is approximately 198 miles, or 319 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 54 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 32 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Darmstadt to Vechta. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Darmstadt at 12:00am 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 69 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 Vechta to Darmstadt.
City Information
Darmstadt
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Image credit: Pixabay
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 Darmstadt?
Main departure station: Darmstadt-Arheilgen
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 6 stops and stations in Darmstadt where you can board the train.
All train stations in Darmstadt:
Darmstadt-Arheilgen
Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese
Darmstadt-Wixhausen
Darmstadt-Eberstadt
Darmstadt Süd
Darmstadt-Kranichstein
Where is the train station in Vechta?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Vechta has one train station.
Train stations in Vechta:
Train Station
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