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Trip Summary
You can pick from 215 daily train trips between Darmstadt and Ibbenbueren. The average train journey from Darmstadt to Ibbenbueren takes 5 hours and 51 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 5 hours and 3 minutes.
| Distance | 171 mi (275 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 3m |
| Lowest price | £30.59 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Darmstadt to Ibbenbueren
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: £51 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: £31 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: £34 one-way
Which train should you take from Darmstadt to Ibbenbueren?
There are 3 train lines with service from Darmstadt to Ibbenbueren. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 134 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 7 | 5h 46m | £66.28 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 134 | 5h 53m | £71.55 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 93 | 5h 49m | £75.59 |
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 Ibbenbueren start from £34, and on average cost . Daily there are 93 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Ibbenbueren. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Darmstadt leaves from Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese and 5 other stations. And in Ibbenbueren trains arrive at Ibbenbüren-Esch and one other train station.
From Darmstadt to Ibbenbueren train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 49 minutes. If you are looking to get to Ibbenbueren faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 3 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 171 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Ibbenbueren.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Darmstadt and Ibbenbueren is approximately 171 miles, or 275 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 51 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 3 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Darmstadt to Ibbenbueren. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Darmstadt at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 215 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 Ibbenbueren to Darmstadt.
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 colourful, spiralling residential building built in the 1990s.
To begin your Darmstadt adventure, catch a coach or train, both of which usually arrive at the Zweifalltorweg station. FlixBus and Sindbad connect Darmstadt to other cities by coach, 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-Wixhausen
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-Wixhausen
Darmstadt-Arheilgen
Darmstadt-Kranichstein
Darmstadt-Eberstadt
Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese
Darmstadt Süd
Where is the train station in Ibbenbueren?
Main arrival station: Ibbenbüren-Esch
Ibbenbueren receives travelers from Darmstadt at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Ibbenbueren:
Ibbenbüren-Esch
Ibbenbüren-Laggenbeck
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