The average train between Dresden and Darmstadt takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Dresden and Darmstadt. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Darmstadt at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 13m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dresden to Darmstadt? 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 Dresden to Darmstadt. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Frankfurt station via Leipzig Hbf station and Erfurt Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
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.
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The distance between Dresden and Darmstadt is 383.2 km. The road distance is 486 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 5h 20m.