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 €14 - €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 an overnight train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Darmstadt Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Basel to Darmstadt?

The distance between Basel and Darmstadt is 313 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 via Mannheim which takes 3h 43m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Basel to Darmstadt, including transfers.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Darmstadt?

The best way to get from Basel to Darmstadt is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 43m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt central train station, which costs and takes 5h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €250 and takes 4h 5m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, 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.

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 830+ 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 (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhoftrain Re60 / ...
3h 43m
€39–126
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Darmstadtrideshare 297.9 km
3h 7m
€14–20
Bus via Frankfurt central train station
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 20m
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
€51–74
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhoftrain 20N
4h 25m
€17–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Darmstadt central train stationbus 108 / ...
6h 30m
€29–40
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 15m
€100–218
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
4h 5m
€113–244

Basel to Darmstadt by train

126Weekly Trains

3h 43mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 312.9 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB once daily, and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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