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Magdeburg - Darmstadt Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 9 daily train trips between Magdeburg and Darmstadt. The average train journey from Magdeburg to Darmstadt takes 4 hours and 57 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Distance202 mi (325 km)
Fastest train4h 28m
Lowest price£38.35
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Magdeburg to Darmstadt?

2 train services operate from Magdeburg to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 8 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn84h 44m£51.90
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company19h 3m£61.59
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Magdeburg to Darmstadt start from £62, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Magdeburg leaves from Train Station . And in Darmstadt trains arrive at Darmstadt Süd .

    From Magdeburg to Darmstadt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 3 minutes. If you are looking to get to Darmstadt faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Magdeburg and Darmstadt is approximately 202 miles, or 325 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 57 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 28 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.

Trains departing from Magdeburg to Darmstadt tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. 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.

The earliest train departs Magdeburg at 01:00 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 9 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 Darmstadt to Magdeburg.

City Information

Darmstadt

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Darmstadt - DEDRT-1

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Darmstadt - DEDRT-2

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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 Magdeburg?

Main departure station: Train Station

There is one train station in Magdeburg.

All train stations in Magdeburg:

  • Train Station

Where is the train station in Darmstadt?

Main arrival station: Darmstadt Süd

Darmstadt has one train station.

Train stations in Darmstadt:

  • Darmstadt Süd

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