The average train between Bern and Detmold takes 14h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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 3 times a day between Bern and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 8:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Detmold at 1:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bern 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 Bern to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Detmold station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
Bern to Detmold train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Detmold train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Altenbeken station.
Book your Bern to Detmold train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurobahn.
The distance between Bern and Detmold is 564.4 km. The road distance is 739 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Detmold, Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Altenbeken in around 8h 31m.