The average train between Aachen and Detmold takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Detmold. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Aachen and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Detmold at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Detmold station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Aachen to Detmold train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Detmold train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
Book your Aachen to Detmold train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aachen and Detmold is 232.8 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhof via Köln Hbf and Bielefeld Hbf in around 4h 11m.