How to get from Rüsselsheim to Darmstadt by train?

By train

To get from Rüsselsheim to Darmstadt in Rhein-Main Gebiet, take the S8 train from Rüsselsheim Opelwerk Bahnhof station to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg Mainz-Gustavsburg Bf station. Next, take the RB75 train from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg Mainz-Gustavsburg Bf station to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Train - S8S8
Train - RB75RB75
Walk to Darmstadt
Leaves from Rüsselsheim Opelwerk Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rüsselsheim
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ginsheim-Gustavsburg Mainz-Gustavsburg Bf
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ginsheim-Gustavsburg Mainz-Gustavsburg Bf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RB75RB75
    Wait for train
    RB75
    Aschaffenburg Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Darmstadt
    Walk to
    Darmstadt
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Rüsselsheim to Darmstadt in Rhein-Main Gebiet, take the S8 train from Rüsselsheim Opelwerk Bahnhof station to Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen Regionalbahnhof station. Next, take the AIR bus from Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen Terminal 1 station to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Train - S8S8
Bus - AIRAIR
Leaves from Rüsselsheim Opelwerk Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rüsselsheim
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Offenbach (Main)-Offenbach Ost Ostbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen Regionalbahnhof
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen Terminal 1
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - AIRAIR
    Wait for bus
    AIR
    Darmstadt Kongresszentrum Darmstadtium
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof
    Ride to bus station
    Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rüsselsheim to Darmstadt

The distance between Rüsselsheim, Rhein-Main Gebiet and Darmstadt, Rhein-Main Gebiet is approximately 35.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rüsselsheim to Darmstadt by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rhein-Main Gebiet – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Rüsselsheim

Rüsselsheim is located at Rüsselsheim, Rhein-Main Gebiet and the nearest public transit station is Rüsselsheim Opelwerk Bahnhof.

Train stations close to Rüsselsheim:

  • Rüsselsheim Bahnhof
  • Mainz-Bischofsheim Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Rüsselsheim:

  • Rüsselsheim Opelwerk Bahnhof
  • Rüsselsheim Neckarstraße
  • Rüsselsheim Bahnhof Südseite

Public transit stations close to Darmstadt, Rhein-Main Gebiet

Darmstadt is located at Darmstadt, Rhein-Main Gebiet and the nearest public transit station is Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof.

Train stations close to Darmstadt:

  • Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof

Bus stations close to Darmstadt:

  • Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof
  • Darmstadt Kirschenallee
  • Darmstadt Berliner Allee

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Rüsselsheim to Darmstadt in Rhein-Main Gebiet, take the S8 train from Rüsselsheim Opelwerk Bahnhof station to Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen Regionalbahnhof station. Next, take the AIR bus from Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen Terminal 1 station to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Train - S8S8
Bus - AIRAIR
Leaves from Rüsselsheim Opelwerk Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rüsselsheim
  • 2
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Offenbach (Main)-Offenbach Ost Ostbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen Regionalbahnhof
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen Terminal 1
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - AIRAIR
    Wait for bus
    AIR
    Darmstadt Kongresszentrum Darmstadtium
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof
    Ride to bus station
    Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rüsselsheim to Darmstadt?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line S8, Bus line RB75.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rüsselsheim to Darmstadt?

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line S8, Bus line AIR.

  • Is there a direct train between Rüsselsheim and Darmstadt in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rüsselsheim to Darmstadt in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    The S8 train line goes from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof station near Rüsselsheim to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg Mainz-Gustavsburg Bf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Darmstadt station near Darmstadt in Rhein-Main Gebiet

  • How long does it take to travel from Rüsselsheim to Darmstadt in Rhein-Main Gebiet by train?

    The total travel time between Rüsselsheim and Darmstadt in Rhein-Main Gebiet by train is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rüsselsheim to get to Darmstadt in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    Get on the S8 train from the Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof station near Rüsselsheim in Rhein-Main Gebiet.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rüsselsheim and Darmstadt in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    Get off the train at the Darmstadt station, which is closest to Darmstadt in Rhein-Main Gebiet.

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