The average train between Dresden and Darmstadt takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden to Darmstadt. 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 every 4 hours between Dresden and Darmstadt. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Darmstadt at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Darmstadt. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Darmstadt station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Dresden to Darmstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Darmstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Dresden to Darmstadt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dresden and Darmstadt is 383.2 km. The road distance is 518 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt every 3 hours. Tickets cost €85–350 and the journey takes 4h 26m.