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Trip Summary
You can pick from 59 daily train trips between Strasbourg and Darmstadt. The average train journey from Strasbourg to Darmstadt takes 3 hours and 29 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 2 hours and 37 minutes.
| Distance | 99 mi (159 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 37m |
| Lowest price | $36.60 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Strasbourg to Darmstadt?
There are 4 train lines with service from Strasbourg to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 52 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 2h 50m | $52.83 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 11 | 3h 3m | $57.46 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 52 | 3h 37m | $62.31 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 2h 47m | $62.03 |
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 Strasbourg to Darmstadt start from $45, and on average cost . Daily there are 52 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Strasbourg leaves from Gare Centrale Strasbourg and one other station. And in Darmstadt trains arrive at Darmstadt-Kranichstein and 3 other train stations.
From Strasbourg to Darmstadt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 37 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 37 minutes.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Strasbourg to Darmstadt start from $47, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Darmstadt. Non-federally owned railway company in Strasbourg leaves from Gare Centrale Strasbourg . And in Darmstadt trains arrive at Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese .
From Strasbourg to Darmstadt train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 47 minutes. If you are looking to get to Darmstadt faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 37 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Strasbourg to Darmstadt tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. 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 Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Strasbourg 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 59 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 Strasbourg.
City Information
Strasbourg
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Located close to the border with Germany, Strasbourg is a city with a rich cultural history and amazing local landmarks. Make sure you do not make an itinerary through France without including Strasbourg! The city is the seat of many international organizations, and it features a unique Franco-German culture that distinguishes it from other French cities. The most popular local attraction is the Cathédrale Notre Dame, a sandstone Gothic cathedral that is remarkably well-preserved. The cathedral also houses an enormous astronomical clock that has been around since the 17th-century. You can also check out the Petite France district as you stroll around the city. The area is known for its quaint streets and timbered homes along a picturesque canal. If you're traveling with little ones, they'll enjoy the small, free zoo at Parc de l'Orangerie.
Strasbourg's unique geographical location features a vibrant food scene with distinctive cuisines. The Alsace region's top specialties include sauerkraut, flammeküche or flams, and baeckeoffe, a beef and pork stew. For a taste of these local dishes, check out the Skaechele, Zehnerglock, and Restaurant Les Chauvins Père & Fils.
Strasbourg is well-connected to French and German rail networks on SNCF and Deutsche Bahn trains. FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus buses depart from Strasbourg, and it is also easy to go just across the border into Germany to take a bus departing from Kehl.
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 Strasbourg?
Main departure station: Gare Centrale Strasbourg
There are two stations in Strasbourg where you can board the train to Darmstadt.
All train stations in Strasbourg:
Gare Centrale Strasbourg
Krimmeri-Meinau
Where is the train station in Darmstadt?
Main arrival station: Darmstadt-Wixhausen
There are more train stations and stops in Darmstadt than most cities. Most trains from Strasbourg will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Darmstadt:
All train stations in Darmstadt:
Darmstadt-Wixhausen
Darmstadt-Kranichstein
Darmstadt-Arheilgen
Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese
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