Cologne to Detmold Trains

Cologne to Detmold trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Detmold takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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.

4h 29m
Duration: 216 km
Distance: €52
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 19 / ...
Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhoftrain Re82

2h 57m

€44–140

Cologne to Detmold train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Detmold at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 22, 2026

4:25 AM → 8:20 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 23, 2026

4:25 AM → 8:20 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 24, 2026

4:16 AM → 8:20 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 25, 2026

4:25 AM → 8:20 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 1:20 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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