The average train between Erlangen and Darmstadt takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Erlangen 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 Erlangen and Darmstadt. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Darmstadt at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Darmstadt. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Darmstadt station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Erlangen to Darmstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Erlangen to Darmstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Erlangen to Darmstadt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Erlangen and Darmstadt is 172.3 km. The road distance is 275 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €40–180 and the journey takes 2h 2m.