Compare 3 ways to go from Darmstadt to Essen.

Average Price$33 - $46Average Duration7h 35m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$46 - $140Average Duration2h 32m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$15 - $32Average Duration2h 40m
9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Darmstadt to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17carpool per day
2h 40mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Darmstadt to Essen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$92
Average train trip duration2h 32m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure6:37am
Distance130 miles (209 km)
Latest train departure8:07pm

Darmstadt to Essen Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Darmstadt to Essen was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $125 for a train ticket from Darmstadt to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-08-05.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Darmstadt to Essen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Darmstadt and Essen compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Darmstadt to Essen.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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