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Groningen - Darmstadt Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

105 trains operate daily from Groningen to Darmstadt. The train trip from Groningen to Darmstadt is usually about 9 hours and 39 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 7 hours.

Distance248 mi (399 km)
Fastest train7h 0m
Lowest price£40.10
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Groningen to Darmstadt?

2 train services operate from Groningen to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 67 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn439h 14m£71.50
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company679h 52m£63.04
  • 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 Groningen to Darmstadt start from £40, and on average cost . Daily there are 67 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Groningen leaves from Groningen Europapark and 2 other stations. And in Darmstadt trains arrive at Darmstadt-Wixhausen and 2 other train stations.

    From Groningen to Darmstadt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 52 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 7 hours and 0 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Groningen to Darmstadt. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

The distance between Groningen and Darmstadt is approximately 248 miles, or 399 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 39 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours,

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.

Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Groningen to Darmstadt. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Groningen at 01:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 105 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 Groningen.

City Information

Darmstadt

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Darmstadt - DEDRT-1

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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 Groningen?

Main departure station: Groningen Europapark

Groningen has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Darmstadt.

All train stations in Groningen:

  • Groningen Europapark

  • Groningen Noord

  • Train Station

Where is the train station in Darmstadt?

Main arrival station: Darmstadt-Wixhausen

There are more train stations and stops in Darmstadt than most cities. Most trains from Groningen will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Darmstadt:

Train stations in Darmstadt:

  • Darmstadt-Wixhausen

  • Darmstadt-Arheilgen

  • Darmstadt-Kranichstein

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