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Trip Summary
9 trains operate daily from Darmstadt to Kaltenkirchen. The train trip from Darmstadt to Kaltenkirchen is usually about 9 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 6 hours and 3 minutes.
| Distance | 279 mi (449 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 0m |
| Lowest price | €85.88 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Darmstadt to Kaltenkirchen?
Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Darmstadt to Kaltenkirchen. However, there are 9 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 9 | 8h 31m | €105.20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Darmstadt and Kaltenkirchen is approximately 279 miles, or 449 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 3 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.
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Darmstadt to Kaltenkirchen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Darmstadt at 5:00pm 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 9 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 Kaltenkirchen 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
There are two stations in Darmstadt where you can board the train to Kaltenkirchen.
All train stations in Darmstadt:
Darmstadt-Wixhausen
Darmstadt-Eberstadt
Where is the train station in Kaltenkirchen?
Main arrival station: Holstentherme
Kaltenkirchen has one train station.
All train stations in Kaltenkirchen:
Holstentherme
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