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Travel from Vienna to Darmstadt by train in 6 hours 35 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Vienna to Darmstadt by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Vienna to Darmstadt by train is 8 hours 33 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 6 hours 35 minutes. Around 21 trains per day travel the 369 miles (594 km) between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change along the way to Darmstadt. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling on a ÖBB service for all or at least part of your journey to Darmstadt.
Book train tickets from Vienna to Darmstadt in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £77.71. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
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Vienna to Darmstadt by train
It takes an average of 8h 33m to travel from Vienna to Darmstadt by train, over a distance of around 369 miles (594 km). There are normally 21 trains per day travelling from Vienna to Darmstadt and tickets for this journey start from £77.71 when you book in advance.
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ÖBB trains from Vienna to Darmstadt
ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 143 mph (230 km/h) and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.
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Cheap train tickets from Vienna to Darmstadt
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Vienna to Darmstadt by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.