There are 5 ways to get from Darmstadt to Goethe University Frankfurt by train, subway, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Train, subway • 30 min
Cheapest option
Train via Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof • 56 min
3 alternative options
Train • 38 min
Taxi • 21 min
Drive • 21 min
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The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Goethe University Frankfurt is to drive which costs €4 - €7 and takes 21 min.
The quickest way to get from Darmstadt to Goethe University Frankfurt is to taxi which costs €70 - €90 and takes 21 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Frankfurt. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Darmstadt and Goethe University Frankfurt is 28 km. The road distance is 36.2 km.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Goethe University Frankfurt without a car is to train and subway which takes 30 min and costs €8 - €45.
It takes approximately 30 min to get from Darmstadt to Goethe University Frankfurt, including transfers.
Darmstadt to Goethe University Frankfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, depart from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.
Darmstadt to Goethe University Frankfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Goethe University Frankfurt is 36 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Darmstadt to Goethe University Frankfurt.
There are 376+ hotels available in Goethe University Frankfurt. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 27.6 km
- Duration: 30 min
What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Regional operates a train from Darmstadt Südbahnhof to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €5 - €8 and the journey takes 27 min.

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 Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

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 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Darmstadt Südbahnhof to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6 - €10
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Darmstadt Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at

Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Darmstadt Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- Railjet

- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Darmstadt Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €24
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at

- Phone
- 069 450099650
- Kundenservice-Linie10@vias-online.de
- Website
- vias-online.de
Train from Darmstadt Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH

- Phone
- +49 69 21303
- info@vgf-ffm.de
- Website
- vgf-ffm.de
Subway from Frankfurt to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Verkehrsgesellschaft Frankfurt (VGF-FFM)
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- €70 - €90
Taxi Frankfurt
- Phone
- +49 69/230001
- Website
- taxi-frankfurt.de
Taxi City-Otten GmbH
- Phone
- +49 69/442440
- Website
- taxi-city.de
Main Taxi Frankfurt
- Phone
- +49 69 733030
- Website
- main-taxi-frankfurt.de
Frankfurter Taxi
- Phone
- +49 69/13396726
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