What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Darmstadt?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Darmstadt is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Darmstadt?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Darmstadt is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Darmstadt?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Darmstadt station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Darmstadt central train station via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Darmstadt?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Darmstadt Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Zurich to Darmstadt?

The distance between Zurich and Darmstadt is 401 km. The road distance is 340.8 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Darmstadt without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Darmstadt without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €85 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Darmstadt?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Zurich to Darmstadt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Darmstadt bus from?

Zurich to Darmstadt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Darmstadt train from?

Zurich to Darmstadt train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Darmstadt?

The best way to get from Zurich to Darmstadt is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 37m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €220 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Zurich to Darmstadt bus arrive?

Zurich to Darmstadt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Zurich to Darmstadt train arrive?

Zurich to Darmstadt train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Darmstadt?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Darmstadt is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Zurich to Darmstadt.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Darmstadt?

Book your Zurich to Darmstadt train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Darmstadt?

Book your Zurich to Darmstadt bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Darmstadt?

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Zurich to Darmstadt - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Darmstadt by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, plane, or train

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
4h 53m
€88–148
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Darmstadt Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 55m
€29–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Darmstadt central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
6h 37m
€33–57
Drive 340.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Darmstadtcar 340.8 km
3h 45m
€60–86
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 14m
€88–348
Fly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
4h 4m
€89–214
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
5h 24m
€145–383
Fly Zurich Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 58m
€135–422

Zurich to Darmstadt by train (Trenitalia)

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4h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 400.8 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Darmstadt, Germany?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Darmstadt central train station via Karlsruhe central train station in around 6h 37m.

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