DADINA and HEAG mobilo extend timetable to the festival in Darmstadt
For the Schlossgrabenfest (Castle Moat Festival) from May 21st to 24th, 2026, DADINA and HEAG mobilo significantly expanding public transport services. Buses and trains will run longer hours and, in some cases, more frequently, so that visitors can easily get to and from the festival.
With over 60 bands and 12 DJs performing on multiple stages, the Schlossgrabenfest is considered one of the largest music festivals in Hesse. Its central location between the city center and the Herrngarten park makes it easily accessible by bus and train.
Castle Moat Festival ticket for groups
A special ticket for the Schlossgrabenfest (Castle Moat Festival) will again be offered in 2026. Depending on the fare zone, it costs €18 or €25.50 and is valid for up to five people on all four days of the event.
Additional trips until late into the night
Many tram lines will run every 15 minutes until well after midnight during the holidays. In addition, numerous city and regional bus lines will operate more frequently and for longer hours in the evenings.
The following lines are affected, among others: B, F/FM, H, M1, M2, O, WX, BE1, BE2, P and PE. Special timetables also apply to lines 671, 672, MO1, RH, NHX and WE1. Additional services are offered in the Groß-Umstadt and Otzberg area using the DadiLiner and on line GU1.
Tram lines 3, 4, 8 and 9 will run until around 3 a.m. on event days. Lines 5, 6 and 7 will not operate during the festival.
Numerous detours in the city center
Due to the setup and dismantling of the festival, detours will be in place in the city center starting May 16th. Bus lines AIR, H, and K will bypass the festival grounds until and including May 25th.
Several bus stops will be temporarily closed, including "Alexanderstraße/TU", "Luisenplatz", "Schloss" and "Jugendstilbad". Alternative stops will be set up at locations including Pützerstraße, Willy-Brandt-Platz and Mathildenplatz.
During the closures, the AirLiner will only run as far as Luisenplatz. The "Kongresszentrum darmstadtium" stop will not be served.
Special timetables are available online
All special timetables and further information are available online at DADINA and at HEAG mobilo timetables.
During the event days, additional DADINA information staff will be on site to assist passengers with orientation and finding the correct stops.
(DARMSTADT – RED/HEAG MOBILO)
Featured image: Castle Moat Festival. Photo: Björn Friedrich
