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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: September 6 at
    Destination city: Darmstadt
    Destination location: Hauptbahnhof - Bushaltestelle Zweifalltorweg
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: Darmstadt
    Destination location: Hauptbahnhof - Bushaltestelle Zweifalltorweg
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: Darmstadt
    Destination location: Hauptbahnhof - Bushaltestelle Zweifalltorweg
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Darmstadt.

Bus
Average Price$23 - $29Average Duration2h 15m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$22 - $133Average Duration1h 53m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$11 - $27Average Duration2h
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Darmstadt

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Darmstadt. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day
2hAverage Duration
$11Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Darmstadt: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$24
Average bus trip duration2h 15m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure1:40pm
Distance97 miles (155 km)
Latest bus departure10:20pm

Cologne to Darmstadt Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Darmstadt was searched and found on Sep 5, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Darmstadt, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $31 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Darmstadt based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-09-05.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Cologne to Darmstadt.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cologne to Darmstadt.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cologne to Darmstadt that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cologne to Darmstadt, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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Train from Cologne to Darmstadt

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