The average train between Basel and Detmold takes 7h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel 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 hourly between Basel and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Detmold at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Detmold? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Detmold station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Basel to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Altenbeken station.
The distance between Basel and Detmold is 495.9 km. The road distance is 639 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Detmold, Bahnhof via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Altenbeken in around 6h 46m.