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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Darmstadt to Gotha. The train trip from Darmstadt to Gotha is usually about 2 hours and 13 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 117 mi (188 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 13m |
| Lowest price | £26.06 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Darmstadt to Gotha?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Darmstadt to Gotha. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | 1 | 2h 13m | £26.06 |
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 1 daily trips to Gotha from Darmstadt. The train usually departs from Train Station in Darmstadt and arrives at Train Station in Gotha after about 2 hours and 13 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Darmstadt to Gotha on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Darmstadt at 08:00 and arrives in Gotha around 2 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Gotha with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Gotha 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 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: Train Station
There is one train station in Darmstadt.
All train stations in Darmstadt:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Gotha?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Gotha has one train station.
Train stations in Gotha:
Train Station
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