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Trip Summary
164 trains operate daily from Darmstadt to Oberhausen. The train trip from Darmstadt to Oberhausen is usually about 3 hours and 54 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 59 minutes.
| Distance | 137 mi (220 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 59m |
| Lowest price | $23.63 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Darmstadt to Oberhausen
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: $51 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: $24 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: $24 one-way
Which train should you take from Darmstadt to Oberhausen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Darmstadt to Oberhausen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 130 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 3h 50m | $65.35 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 46 | 4h 0m | $60.56 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 130 | 3h 52m | $58.40 |
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 Darmstadt to Oberhausen start from $24, and on average cost . Daily there are 130 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Oberhausen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Darmstadt leaves from Darmstadt-Arheilgen and 6 other stations. And in Oberhausen trains arrive at Oberhausen-Holten and 2 other train stations.
From Darmstadt to Oberhausen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 52 minutes. If you are looking to get to Oberhausen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 59 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Darmstadt to Oberhausen tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. 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 Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Darmstadt at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 164 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 Oberhausen to Darmstadt.
City Information
Darmstadt
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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: Darmstadt-Arheilgen
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 7 stops and stations in Darmstadt where you can board the train.
All train stations in Darmstadt:
Darmstadt-Arheilgen
Darmstadt-Wixhausen
Darmstadt-Eberstadt
Darmstadt-Kranichstein
Darmstadt Nord
Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese
Darmstadt Süd
Where is the train station in Oberhausen?
Main arrival station: Oberhausen-Holten
There are more train stations and stops in Oberhausen than most cities. Most trains from Darmstadt will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Oberhausen:
All train stations in Oberhausen:
Oberhausen-Holten
Oberhausen-Sterkrade
Bottrop-Vonderort
Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd
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