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Trip Summary
25 trains operate daily from Darmstadt to Ilsenburg. The train trip from Darmstadt to Ilsenburg is usually about 6 hours and 36 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 5 hours and 6 minutes.
| Distance | 164 mi (264 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 6m |
| Lowest price | $50.15 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Darmstadt to Ilsenburg?
There are 3 train lines with service from Darmstadt to Ilsenburg. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 13 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 5h 12m | $146.28 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 13 | 6h 42m | $125.17 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 16 | 6h 33m | $93.19 |
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 Darmstadt to Ilsenburg start from $58, and on average cost . Daily there are 16 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Ilsenburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Darmstadt leaves from Darmstadt-Eberstadt and one other station. And in Ilsenburg trains arrive at Darlingerode and one other train station.
From Darmstadt to Ilsenburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 33 minutes. If you are looking to get to Ilsenburg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 6 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Darmstadt and Ilsenburg is approximately 164 miles, or 264 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 36 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 6 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.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Darmstadt to Ilsenburg. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday 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 25 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 Ilsenburg to Darmstadt.
City Information
Darmstadt
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Image credit: Pixabay
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?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Darmstadt-Eberstadt
There are two stations in Darmstadt where you can board the train to Ilsenburg.
All train stations in Darmstadt:
Darmstadt-Eberstadt
Darmstadt-Wixhausen
Where is the train station in Ilsenburg?
Main arrival station: Darlingerode
Ilsenburg receives travelers from Darmstadt at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Ilsenburg:
Darlingerode
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