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Trip Summary
You can pick from 62 daily train trips between Rheda-Wiedenbrück and Darmstadt. The average train journey from Rheda-Wiedenbrück to Darmstadt takes 5 hours and 38 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 4 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 137 mi (221 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 20m |
| Lowest price | €24.42 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Rheda-Wiedenbrück to Darmstadt
- DB Intercity tickets: €86 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: €38 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: €25 one-way
Which train should you take from Rheda-Wiedenbrück to Darmstadt?
There are 3 train lines with service from Rheda-Wiedenbrück to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 45 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 1 | 5h 14m | €85.52 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 24 | 5h 32m | €90.09 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 45 | 5h 42m | €78.91 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Rheda-Wiedenbrück to Darmstadt start from €24, and on average cost . Daily there are 45 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Rheda-Wiedenbrück leaves from Bahnhofsplatz . And in Darmstadt trains arrive at Darmstadt-Kranichstein and 3 other train stations.
From Rheda-Wiedenbrück to Darmstadt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 42 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 4 hours and 20 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 87 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Darmstadt.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Rheda-Wiedenbrück and Darmstadt is approximately 137 miles, or 221 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 38 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 20 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Rheda-Wiedenbrück to Darmstadt on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Rheda-Wiedenbrück 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 62 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 Rheda-Wiedenbrück.
City Information
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 Rheda-Wiedenbrück?
Main departure station: Bahnhofsplatz
There is one train station in Rheda-Wiedenbrück.
All train stations in Rheda-Wiedenbrück:
Bahnhofsplatz
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 Rheda-Wiedenbrück will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Darmstadt:
All train stations in Darmstadt:
Darmstadt-Eberstadt
Darmstadt-Kranichstein
Darmstadt-Arheilgen
Darmstadt-Wixhausen
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