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Trip Summary
You can pick from 16 daily train trips between Darmstadt and Eppstein. The average train journey from Darmstadt to Eppstein takes one hour, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 22 mi (36 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 0m |
| Lowest price | $17.93 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Darmstadt to Eppstein?
Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Darmstadt to Eppstein. However, there are 16 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 16 | 1h 0m | $18.21 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Darmstadt to Eppstein tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. 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 Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Darmstadt at 6:00am 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 16 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 Eppstein to Darmstadt.
City Information
Darmstadt
Image credit: Pixabay
Image credit: Pixabay
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: Train Station
There is one train station in Darmstadt.
All train stations in Darmstadt:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Eppstein?
Main arrival station: Niederjosbach
Eppstein receives travelers from Darmstadt at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Eppstein:
Niederjosbach
Eppstein-Bremthal
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