There are 4 ways to get from Darmstadt to Gronau by train, bus, or car
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 Cologne
best- Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Muenster(Westf)Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Gronau, Bahnhoftrain
5h 33m€63–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Darmstadt central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N116
- Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Enschedebus FlixBus 027
7h 37m€37–55Drive 350.8 km
- Drive from Darmstadt to Gronaucar 350.8 km
3h 7m€66–94Train
- Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Gronau, Bahnhoftrain Rb51
6h 48m€63–116
Darmstadt to Gronau by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Gronau is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Gronau is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Darmstadt station to Gronau. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt central train station and arriving at Enschede via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Gronau. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Gronau, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Koeln Messe/Deutz and Münster Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Darmstadt and Gronau is 416 km. The road distance is 350.8 km.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Gronau without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 33m and costs €60 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Darmstadt to Gronau, including transfers.
Darmstadt to Gronau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Darmstadt central train station.
Darmstadt to Gronau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Gronau is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 33m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Gronau, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Gronau, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, and Münster Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darmstadt central train station to Gronau(Westf) via Dortmund central bus station, Enschede, and Enschede in around 7h 37m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- 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 Koeln Messe/Deutz to Muenster(Westf)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Muenster(Westf)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Gronau, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Gronau, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Darmstadt central train station to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Darmstadt to Gronau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.
Darmstadt to Gronau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Gronau is 351 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Darmstadt to Gronau.
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