The average train between Detmold and Aachen takes 7h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Detmold to Aachen. 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 Detmold and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 11:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detmold is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Aachen at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bielefeld Hbf and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 29m • 2 changes


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12h • 2 changes


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11h 13m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Detmold station and arriving at Aachen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
Detmold to Aachen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Detmold to Aachen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Detmold to Aachen train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Detmold and Aachen is 232.8 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Aachen Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 50m.