The average train between Bochum and Detmold takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Bochum 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 Bochum and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Bochum is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Detmold at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Detmold station via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Bochum to Detmold train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Detmold train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Detmold, Bahnhof station.
The distance between Bochum and Detmold is 124.9 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf in around 2h 18m.