There are 4 ways to get from Darmstadt to Plochingen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Esslingentrain 62
1h 40m€31–68Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Darmstadt central train station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus N3205 / ...
4h 22m€16–32Drive 173.5 km
- Drive from Darmstadt to Plochingencar 173.5 km
2h 10m€26–37Train via Stuttgart Hbf
- Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
1h 42m€31–73
Darmstadt to Plochingen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Plochingen is to bus which costs €16 - €35 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Plochingen is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs €30 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Darmstadt station to Plochingen. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt central train station and arriving at Wendlingen via Flughafen/Messe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Plochingen. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Plochingen via Esslingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Darmstadt and Plochingen is 167 km. The road distance is 173.5 km.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Plochingen without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Darmstadt to Plochingen, including transfers.
Darmstadt to Plochingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Darmstadt central train station.
Darmstadt to Plochingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Plochingen is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €35 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Plochingen, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–60 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Darmstadt central train station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Ecolines also services this route 6 times a week.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Darmstadt central train station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Darmstadt to Plochingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.
Darmstadt to Plochingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Esslingen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Plochingen is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Darmstadt to Plochingen.
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