How to get from Gießen to Darmstadt by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Gießen to Darmstadt in Rhein-Main Gebiet, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE98 train from Gießen Bahnhof station to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S9 train and finally 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 52 min. The ride fare is €6.30.

112min€6.30
Train - RE98RE98
Train - S9S9
Bus - AIRAIR
Leaves from Gießen Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gießen
  • 2
    Train - RE98RE98
    Wait for train
    RE98
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof Tief
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - S9S9
    Wait for train
    S9
    Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen Regionalbahnhof
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen Terminal 1
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - AIRAIR
    Wait for bus
    AIR
    Darmstadt Kongresszentrum Darmstadtium
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof
    Ride to bus station
    Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RE99, S8 and AIR

To get from Gießen to Darmstadt in Rhein-Main Gebiet, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE99 train from Gießen Bahnhof station to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S8 train and finally 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 52 min. The ride fare is €6.30.

112min€6.30
Train - RE99RE99
Train - S8S8
Bus - AIRAIR
Leaves from Gießen Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gießen
  • 2
    Train - RE99RE99
    Wait for train
    RE99
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof Tief
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen Regionalbahnhof
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen Terminal 1
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - AIRAIR
    Wait for bus
    AIR
    Darmstadt Kongresszentrum Darmstadtium
  • 9
    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 Gießen to Darmstadt

The distance between Gießen, Rhein-Main Gebiet and Darmstadt, Rhein-Main Gebiet is approximately 94.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gießen to Darmstadt by bus and 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 Gießen

Gießen is located at Gießen, Rhein-Main Gebiet and the nearest public transit station is Gießen Friedrichstraße.

Train stations close to Gießen:

  • Gießen Oswaldsgarten
  • Gießen Licher Straße

Bus stations close to Gießen:

  • Gießen Friedrichstraße
  • Gießen Parkhaus Lahnstraße
  • Gießen Bahnhof

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

Alternative route by bus and train via RE99, S8 and AIR

To get from Gießen to Darmstadt in Rhein-Main Gebiet, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE99 train from Gießen Bahnhof station to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S8 train and finally 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 52 min. The ride fare is €6.30.

112min€6.30
Train - RE99RE99
Train - S8S8
Bus - AIRAIR
Leaves from Gießen Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gießen
  • 2
    Train - RE99RE99
    Wait for train
    RE99
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof Tief
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - S8S8
    Wait for train
    S8
    Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen Regionalbahnhof
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen Terminal 1
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - AIRAIR
    Wait for bus
    AIR
    Darmstadt Kongresszentrum Darmstadtium
  • 9
    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 Gießen to Darmstadt?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line RE98, Bus line S9, Bus line AIR.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line RE99, Bus line S8, Bus line AIR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

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

    The RE98 train line goes from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof station near Gießen to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station near Darmstadt in Rhein-Main Gebiet

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

    The total travel time between Gießen and Darmstadt in Rhein-Main Gebiet by train and bus is about 1 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the RE98 train from the Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof station near Gießen in Rhein-Main Gebiet.

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

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Gießen to Darmstadt?

    The ride from Gießen to Darmstadt costs €6.30.

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