The average train between Basel and Darmstadt takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Darmstadt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basel and Darmstadt. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Darmstadt at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Darmstadt. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Darmstadt station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Basel to Darmstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Darmstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Darmstadt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Basel and Darmstadt is 269.1 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 33m.