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Trip Summary
There are usually 203 daily train trips available from Erlangen to Darmstadt. Traveling by train from Erlangen to Darmstadt usually takes 3 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 2 hours and 54 minutes.
Distance | 107 mi (173 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 54m |
Lowest price | $34.25 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Erlangen to Darmstadt?
2 train services operate from Erlangen to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 180 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 180 | 3h 41m | $34.29 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 23 | 4h 41m | $33.96 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Erlangen to Darmstadt start from $24, and on average cost . Daily there are 23 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Erlangen leaves from Eltersdorf and one other station. And in Darmstadt trains arrive at Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese and 2 other train stations.
From Erlangen to Darmstadt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 41 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 2 hours and 54 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Erlangen to Darmstadt tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Erlangen at 1:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 203 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 Erlangen.
City Information
Erlangen
Erlangen is a small city in the German state of Bavaria, located just north of Nuremberg. Most of Erlangen's residents are enrolled or employed at either the Friedrich-Alexander University or the Siemens company. Visitors to Erlangen often stay near the historic core, where quaint streets lead to some of the city's most impressive buildings. These include the 18th century Palais Stutterheim, historically Erlangen's town hall and now home to the museum Kunstpalais and the city's public library. Don't forget to visit one of the oldest churches in the city, the Huguenot Church, which boasts an impressive size and architecture, and reflects the influence of Huguenots in Erlangen's history.
Erlangen also offers plenty of scenic spots for outdoor activity or relaxation. The Schlossgarten quickly fills up with sunbathing students on sunny days, and the nearby Botanical Garden includes a unique attraction in its artificial stalactite cave.
The closest airport to Erlangen is in Nuremberg, but you can easily connect to Erlangen via Deutsche Bahn or commuter S-Bahn trains. Intercity trains from Munich to Berlin often stop in Erlangen, and connections from these hubs open up the entire country and continent for exploration. Plus, several intercity bus companies, including FlixBus, offer affordable ground travel from Erlangen to destinations throughout Germany.
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 Erlangen?
Main departure station: Erlangen-Bruck
Erlangen has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Darmstadt.
All train stations in Erlangen:
Erlangen-Bruck
Erlangen Paul-Gossen-Straße
Eltersdorf
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 Erlangen will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Darmstadt:
All train stations in Darmstadt:
Darmstadt-Eberstadt
Darmstadt-Kranichstein
Darmstadt-Arheilgen
Darmstadt-Wixhausen
Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese
Darmstadt Süd
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