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Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Gotha to Darmstadt per day. The average train journey from Gotha to Darmstadt takes 2 hours and 15 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 117 mi (188 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 15m |
| Lowest price | $18.35 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Gotha to Darmstadt?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Gotha to Darmstadt. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | 1 | 2h 15m | $18.35 |
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 1 daily trips to Darmstadt from Gotha. The train usually departs from Train Station in Gotha and arrives at Train Station in Darmstadt after about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Gotha to Darmstadt. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Gotha at 5:00pm and arrives in Darmstadt around 2 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Darmstadt with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Darmstadt to Gotha.
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 Gotha?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Gotha.
All train stations in Gotha:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Darmstadt?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Darmstadt has one train station.
All train stations in Darmstadt:
Train Station
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