There are 3 ways to get from Darmstadt to Bad Salzungen by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Eisenach
2 alternative options
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Fulda Weimarer Straße
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Take the train from Fulda to Bad Hersfeld
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Take the bus from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Bad Salzungen, ZOB / Bahnhof
Drive
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Drive from Darmstadt to Bad Salzungen
Darmstadt to Bad Salzungen by train
The train journey time between Darmstadt and Bad Salzungen is around 3h 21m and covers a distance of around 253 km. This includes an average layover time of around 52 min. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, Deutsche Bahn Regional, ÖBB EuroCity and others, the Darmstadt to Bad Salzungen train service departs from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof and arrives in Bad Salzungen. Typically 162 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Darmstadt to Bad Salzungen is to drive, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 6m.
The quickest way to get from Darmstadt to Bad Salzungen is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Bad Salzungen. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bad Salzungen via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Eisenach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Darmstadt and Bad Salzungen is 154 km. The road distance is 195.8 km.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Bad Salzungen without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Darmstadt to Bad Salzungen, including transfers.
Darmstadt to Bad Salzungen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
Darmstadt to Bad Salzungen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Eisenach station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Bad Salzungen is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Darmstadt to Bad Salzungen.
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- Distance: 153.7 km
- Duration: 3h 21m
What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Bad Salzungen, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Eisenach hourly. Tickets cost €35 - €50 and the journey takes 1h 48m.
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Eisenach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Fulda Bahnhof to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €29
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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- Phone
- +49 561 766396-0
- info@cantus-bahn.de
- Website
- cantus-bahn.de
Train from Fulda to Bad Hersfeld
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Fulda Bahnhof to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Fulda Bahnhof to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- Flixtrain
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Fulda Weimarer Straße
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 0180 7 12 13 14
- Website
- wartburgmobil.info
Bus from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Bad Salzungen, ZOB / Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Verkehrsunternehmen Wartburgmobil VUW gkAöR
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