Public transportation
Dear Guests,
There are several options for public transport. Here please find some options:
Deutsche Bahn
Deutschlandticket
- price 63 € per month - Starting January 1, 2027, the price of the Deutschlandticket will increase to €66.80.
- valid nationwide in 2nd class on local and regional trains (not on long-distance trains, e.g. ICE, IC, EC), non-transferable
- can be canceled monthly (by the 10th of the month), automatic term, unlimited term
- please note that the ticket must be cancelled in time
- more information and how to get the DeutschlandTicket:
other options
Otherwise, the following ticket options are available for local public transfer from GSI/FAIR campus (tariff zone 4035) to Darmstadt center (tariff zone 4001):
- day ticket: 7,30 €
- weekly ticket: 26,90 €
- monthly ticket: 91,40 €
(status as of 26.05.2026)
We would also like to refer you to the section on works transport below.
Informations about the bus line
- Bus line G connects the GSI Helmholtzzentrum, Planckstraße, with the train station in Wixhausen and the streetcar in Arheilgen-Dreieichweg.
- From the official stop "Merianstraße/GSI" the line G changes to the factory traffic (no change necessary).
- This plant transport route Merianstraße/GSI to GSI Planckstraße (and vice versa) is free of charge for GSI employees/guests/visitors.
The timetable of line G (runs only Mon - Fri) can be found here
Works transport
The works transport between the Planckstraße campus and the “Merianstraße” stop (Heckgelände, Steinhaus) on the G line can be used free of charge.
We would like to point out that the GSI/FAIR card serves as a ticket replacement for this route. Please carry the card with you and show it as a ticket replacement if required.
Other routes in fare zone 4035 can be used free of charge with the GSI/FAIR card. You can find the exact routes here:
Details of free routes TG4035 with GSI/FAIR card
Only the routes listed in fare zone 4035 can be used free of charge. A paid ticket is required for all other routes.
