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Giessen - Darmstadt Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Giessen to Darmstadt. The train trip from Giessen to Darmstadt is usually about one hour and 16 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

Distance49 mi (79 km)
Fastest train1h 16m
Lowest priceUS$4.35
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceFlixTrain
Train lines1

Which train should you take from Giessen to Darmstadt?

FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Giessen to Darmstadt. 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.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixTrain11h 16mUS$6.96
  • 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 Darmstadt from Giessen. The train usually departs from Gießen (FlixTrain) in Giessen and arrives at Train Station in Darmstadt after about 1 hours and 16 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Giessen and Darmstadt is approximately 49 miles, or 79 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 16 minutes, As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Trains departing from Giessen to Darmstadt tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. 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 Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Giessen at 19:00 and arrives in Darmstadt about an hour later.

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Darmstadt 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 Darmstadt to Giessen.

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 Giessen?

Main departure station: Gießen (FlixTrain)

There is one train station in Giessen.

All train stations in Giessen:

  • Gießen (FlixTrain)

Where is the train station in Darmstadt?

Main arrival station: Train Station

Darmstadt has one train station.

Train stations in Darmstadt:

  • Train Station

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