The average train between Darmstadt and Kerpen takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Darmstadt to Kerpen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Darmstadt and Kerpen. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Darmstadt is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Kerpen at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Darmstadt to Kerpen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt station and arriving at Kerpen station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Darmstadt to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Darmstadt to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kerpen Sindorf station.
Book your Darmstadt to Kerpen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Darmstadt and Kerpen is 177.5 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Kerpen Sindorf via Frankfurt and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 2h 28m.