There are 8 ways to get from Darmstadt to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Frankfurt
best- Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re60 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
1h 48m€32–69Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Darmstadt to Cologne199.2 km
2h 16m€7–17Bus
- Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 33m€26–30Drive 198.5 km
- Drive from Darmstadt to Colognecar 198.5 km
1h 49m€37–53Fly, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
- Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
3h 12m€104–148Bus, train
- Take the bus from Darmstadt Luisenplatz to Frankfurtbus Air
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
1h 49mTrain
- Take the train from Darmstadt Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 4m€30–70Train via Darmstadt Nord
- Take the train from Darmstadt Nord to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Rb
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 28m€28–49
Darmstadt to Cologne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €7 - €17 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt which takes 1h 48m and costs €30 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Darmstadt station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt central train station and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Darmstadt Hbf and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Darmstadt and Cologne is 206 km. The road distance is 198.5 km.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 1h 48m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Darmstadt to Cologne, including transfers.
Darmstadt to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.
Darmstadt to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt which takes 1h 48m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €31 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Köln once daily. Tickets cost €23–26 and the journey takes 2h 3m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Website
- lufthansa-city.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Darmstadt Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- [email protected]
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Darmstadt Nord to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Bus
Bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Köln
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–26
- Website
- Grand Bus
- Phone
- +49 6151 7094115
- [email protected]
- Website
- HEAG mobilo GmbH
Bus from Darmstadt Luisenplatz to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- HEAG mobilo GmbH
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Darmstadt to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Darmstadt to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.
Darmstadt to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Cologne is 199 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Darmstadt to Cologne.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Darmstadt and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.