4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cologne to Darmstadt
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cologne to Darmstadt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Darmstadt will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 2 buses that leave Cologne for Darmstadt every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 169 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne to Darmstadt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Darmstadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 169 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price |
2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Darmstadt bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Darmstadt coaches for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:20 Cologne | 2h50 | 23:10 Darmstadt | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
| 11:40 Cologne | 2h15 | 13:55 Darmstadt | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Darmstadt
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Buses from Cologne to Darmstadt run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:45, the last at 22:20. The fastest coach covers the 169 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 169 km |
Average bus duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 22:20 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Cologne to DarmstadtYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Darmstadt with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cologne to Darmstadt coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Darmstadt by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Darmstadt, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Cologne, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and Köln, ZOB. When arriving in Darmstadt, you can end your route in coach stations like Darmstadt Hbf, Darmstadt, Busbahnhof Zweifalltorweg and Darmstadt, Zweifalltorweg.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle), which is located around 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Darmstadt Hbf, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Darmstadt
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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