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Trip Summary
There are usually 81 daily train trips available from Darmstadt to Leuven. Traveling by train from Darmstadt to Leuven usually takes 6 hours and 3 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 4 hours and 18 minutes.
Distance | 187 mi (302 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 18m |
Lowest price | $35.45 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Darmstadt to Leuven?
2 train services operate from Darmstadt to Leuven. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 77 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 34 | 5h 9m | $85.77 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 77 | 6h 35m | $79.20 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Darmstadt to Leuven start from $35, and on average cost . Daily there are 77 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Leuven. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Darmstadt leaves from Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese and 8 other stations. And in Leuven trains arrive at Heverlee and one other train station.
From Darmstadt to Leuven train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Leuven faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 18 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 116 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Leuven.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Darmstadt and Leuven is approximately 187 miles, or 302 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 3 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 18 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Darmstadt to Leuven. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Darmstadt at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. 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 81 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 Leuven to Darmstadt.
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 Darmstadt?
Main departure station: Darmstadt-Wixhausen
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 9 stops and stations in Darmstadt where you can board the train.
All train stations in Darmstadt:
Darmstadt-Wixhausen
Darmstadt-Arheilgen
Darmstadt Nord
Darmstadt Süd
Train Station
Darmstadt Ost
Darmstadt-Kranichstein
Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese
Darmstadt-Eberstadt
Where is the train station in Leuven?
Main arrival station: Heverlee
Leuven receives travelers from Darmstadt at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Leuven:
Heverlee
Wijgmaal
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