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Trip Summary
You can pick from 37 daily train trips between Weißenfels and Darmstadt. The average train journey from Weißenfels to Darmstadt takes 5 hours and 21 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 4 hours and 1 minute.
Distance | 172 mi (277 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 1m |
Lowest price | €31.58 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Weißenfels to Darmstadt
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: €63 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: €31 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: €31 one-way
Which train should you take from Weißenfels to Darmstadt?
There are 3 train lines with service from Weißenfels to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 30 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 4h 10m | €63.26 |
Deutsche Bahn | 30 | 5h 13m | €59.01 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 10 | 6h 0m | €54.72 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Weißenfels to Darmstadt start from €32, and on average cost . Daily there are 10 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Weißenfels leaves from Weißenfels West and one other station. And in Darmstadt trains arrive at Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese and 4 other train stations.
From Weißenfels to Darmstadt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 0 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 1 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Weißenfels and Darmstadt is approximately 172 miles, or 277 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 21 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 1 minute.
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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Weißenfels to Darmstadt on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Weißenfels 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 37 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 Weißenfels.
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 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 Weißenfels?
Main departure station: Weißenfels West
There are two stations in Weißenfels where you can board the train to Darmstadt.
All train stations in Weißenfels:
Weißenfels West
Train Station
Where is the train station in Darmstadt?
Main arrival station: Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese
There are more train stations and stops in Darmstadt than most cities. Most trains from Weißenfels will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Darmstadt:
Train stations in Darmstadt:
Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese
Darmstadt-Eberstadt
Darmstadt-Wixhausen
Darmstadt-Kranichstein
Darmstadt-Arheilgen
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