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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Darmstadt is to rideshare which costs €15 - €20 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Darmstadt is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Darmstadt?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Darmstadt central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Darmstadt?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Basel to Darmstadt?

The distance between Basel and Darmstadt is 302 km. The road distance is 297.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Darmstadt without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €15 - €110.

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

The train from Basel Bad Bf to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof takes 3h 28m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Basel to Darmstadt bus from?

Basel to Darmstadt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Darmstadt train from?

Basel to Darmstadt train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Darmstadt?

The best way to get from Basel to Darmstadt is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €15 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €40 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €260 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Basel to Darmstadt bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Darmstadt train arrive?

Basel to Darmstadt train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Darmstadt?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Darmstadt is 297 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Basel to Darmstadt.

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

Book your Basel to Darmstadt train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

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

Where can I stay near Darmstadt?

There are 818+ hotels available in Darmstadt.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Darmstadt?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Darmstadt. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Basel to Darmstadt - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Darmstadt by train, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhoftrain 20N
3h 28m
€15–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Darmstadt central train stationbus 108 / ...
6h 30m
€29–40
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Darmstadt Hbfnighttrain Nj
3h 28m
€35–260
Drive 297.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Darmstadtcar 297.3 km
2h 30m
€52–75
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhoftrain Re60 / ...
3h 43m
€39–133
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingentrain S3 / ...
3. Take the train from HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 28m
€91–152
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Darmstadtrideshare 297.9 km
3h 7m
€15–20
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
4h 14m
€100–240
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
4h 3m
€123–254

Basel to Darmstadt by train

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3h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 302.1 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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

Österreichische Bundesbahnen operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof 4 times a week. Tickets cost €65–95 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Darmstadt central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €29–40 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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