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Trip Summary
14 trains operate daily from Leuven to Darmstadt. The train trip from Leuven to Darmstadt is usually about 7 hours and 7 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 19 minutes.
Distance | 187 mi (302 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 19m |
Lowest price | €83.84 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Leuven to Darmstadt?
2 train services operate from Leuven to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 12 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 10 | 7h 50m | €102.78 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 12 | 6h 26m | €102.36 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Leuven to Darmstadt start from €84, and on average cost . Daily there are 12 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Leuven leaves from Wijgmaal and one other station. And in Darmstadt trains arrive at Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese and 4 other train stations.
From Leuven to Darmstadt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 26 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 19 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 21 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Darmstadt.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Leuven and Darmstadt is approximately 187 miles, or 302 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 7 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 19 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 from Leuven to Darmstadt are the most crowded on Monday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Leuven at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. 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 14 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 Leuven.
City Information
Darmstadt
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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 colorful, spiraling residential building built in the 1990s.
To begin your Darmstadt adventure, catch a bus or train, both of which usually arrive at the Zweifalltorweg station. FlixBus and Sindbad connect Darmstadt to other cities by bus, 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 Leuven?
Main departure station: Wijgmaal
There are two stations in Leuven where you can board the train to Darmstadt.
All train stations in Leuven:
Wijgmaal
Heverlee
Where is the train station in Darmstadt?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Darmstadt-Eberstadt
There are more train stations and stops in Darmstadt than most cities. Most trains from Leuven will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Darmstadt:
Train stations in Darmstadt:
Darmstadt-Eberstadt
Darmstadt-Arheilgen
Darmstadt-Wixhausen
Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese
Darmstadt-Kranichstein
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