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Trip Summary
61 trains operate daily from Kaiserslautern to Darmstadt. The train trip from Kaiserslautern to Darmstadt is usually about 3 hours and 10 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 13 minutes.
Distance | 50 mi (81 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 13m |
Lowest price | €18.14 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Kaiserslautern to Darmstadt?
2 train services operate from Kaiserslautern to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 44 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 44 | 3h 19m | €29.48 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 21 | 2h 54m | €31.46 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Kaiserslautern to Darmstadt start from €20, and on average cost . Daily there are 21 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Kaiserslautern leaves from Einsiedlerhof and one other station. And in Darmstadt trains arrive at Darmstadt-Eberstadt and 3 other train stations.
From Kaiserslautern to Darmstadt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 54 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 2 hours and 13 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Kaiserslautern to Darmstadt 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 Kaiserslautern 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 61 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 Kaiserslautern.
City Information
Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern is a historic city in Germany whose founding dates to the 9th century. The area hosted a hunting retreat for Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the 12th century. It is now one of the country’s cultural centers, filled with artistic, historical, and outdoorsy attractions.
History fans will love visiting the remains of two medieval castles in Kaiserslautern: the Burg Hohenecken and Nanstein Castle, a bit further out of town. Another popular spot to visit is the city's Japanese garden, complete with a teahouse and koi ponds. The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern is another park, and it appeals especially to kids with its inventive playgrounds and enormous dinosaur models. Finally, the nearby Palatinate Forest offers gorgeous scenery along its many hiking paths.
Kaiserslautern is located between Frankfurt and Germany's border with France, so even though it is not a major metropolis, it is easy to travel to Kaiserslautern. Over 30 intercity bus routes arrive daily in the city, operated by FlixBus, Sindbad, and Union Ivkoni. You can also travel by train, thanks to Deutsche Bahn's connections to many cities throughout Europe.
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 Kaiserslautern?
Main departure station: Einsiedlerhof
There are two stations in Kaiserslautern where you can board the train to Darmstadt.
All train stations in Kaiserslautern:
Einsiedlerhof
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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 Kaiserslautern will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Darmstadt:
All train stations in Darmstadt:
Darmstadt-Eberstadt
Darmstadt-Wixhausen
Darmstadt-Arheilgen
Darmstadt-Kranichstein
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