There are 5 ways to get from Pforzheim to Darmstadt by train, bus, car, 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 Heidelberg
best- Take the train from Karlsruhe-Durlach to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re73 / ...
- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Südbahnhoftrain Rb68
2h 33m€24–105Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Pforzheim to Darmstadt130.3 km
1h 36m€4–9Bus
- Take the bus from Pforzheim central bus station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N215
- Take the bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side to Darmstadtbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 5m€11–18Drive 129.9 km
- Drive from Pforzheim to Darmstadtcar 129.9 km
1h 11m€20–28Train
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhoftrain 20N / ...
2h 56m€22–63
Pforzheim to Darmstadt by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pforzheim to Darmstadt is to rideshare which costs €4 - €9 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Pforzheim to Darmstadt is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Pforzheim station to Darmstadt. However, there are services departing from Pforzheim central bus station and arriving at Darmstadt via Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Pforzheim to Darmstadt. However, there are services departing from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Darmstadt Südbahnhof via Karlsruhe-Durlach and Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Pforzheim and Darmstadt is 132 km. The road distance is 129.9 km.
The best way to get from Pforzheim to Darmstadt without a car is to train via Heidelberg which takes 2h 33m and costs €23 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Pforzheim to Darmstadt, including transfers.
Pforzheim to Darmstadt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pforzheim central bus station.
Pforzheim to Darmstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Karlsruhe-Durlach station.
The best way to get from Pforzheim to Darmstadt is to train via Heidelberg which takes 2h 33m and costs €23 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €18 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Pforzheim, Germany and Darmstadt, Germany?
You can take a train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Südbahnhof via Karlsruhe-Durlach and Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pforzheim central bus station to Darmstadt via Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side in around 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Karlsruhe-Durlach to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Südbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pforzheim central bus station to Karlsruhe central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side to Darmstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side to Darmstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Pforzheim to Darmstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Pforzheim to Darmstadt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.
Pforzheim to Darmstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pforzheim to Darmstadt is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Pforzheim to Darmstadt.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pforzheim and Darmstadt. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.