How much does a train ticket cost from Darmstadt to Essen?

The cheapest train tickets from Darmstadt to Essen start from £77. The average price for this train route is around £77. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Darmstadt to Essen?

The average train journey time from Darmstadt to Essen is 2h 32m, covering a distance of 130 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 28m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Darmstadt to Essen route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixBus , FlixTrain .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Darmstadt to Essen?

The earliest train from Darmstadt to Essen departs at 12:30. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Which is the best train operator from Darmstadt to Essen?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Darmstadt to Essen?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Darmstadt to Essen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Darmstadt to Essen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Darmstadt to Essen from £77 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Darmstadt to Essen on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:49	Darmstadt Central Station	12h 1m	20:50	HBF	No tags
	Train	08:49	Darmstadt Central Station	11h 59m	20:48	HBF	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	12:30	Darmstadt Central Station	2h 32m	15:02	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	13:30	Darmstadt Central Station	2h 32m	16:02	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	18:30	Darmstadt Central Station	2h 45m	21:15	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Darmstadt to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

131 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£20 - £23	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£77 - £78	Average duration2h 32m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£13 - £22	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Darmstadt and Essen?

Darmstadt

A
Darmstadt Central Station
Am Hauptbahnhof 20, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany
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B
Hauptbahnhof - Bushaltestelle Zweifalltorweg
Zweifalltorweg 4, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany
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Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixBus

3.5/511,555 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

FlixTrain

3/517 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.1

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Darmstadt to Essen by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Darmstadt to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Darmstadt to Essen start from £77. The average price for this train route is around £77. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Darmstadt to Essen?
The average train journey time from Darmstadt to Essen is 2h 32m, covering a distance of 130 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 28m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Darmstadt to Essen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixBus, FlixTrain.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Darmstadt to Essen?
The earliest train from Darmstadt to Essen departs at 12:30. And the latest train departs at 18:30.
Which is the best train operator from Darmstadt to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Darmstadt to Essen?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Darmstadt to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Darmstadt to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.