The average train between Detmold and Calais takes 11h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Detmold to Calais. 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 every 4 hours between Detmold and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detmold is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Bielefeld Hbf and take an average of 11h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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8h 51m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Detmold to Calais? 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 Detmold to Calais. However, there are services departing from Detmold station and arriving at Calais station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
Detmold to Calais train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Detmold to Calais train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Detmold to Calais train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Detmold and Calais is 498.3 km. The road distance is 644 km.
You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Calais Ville via Bielefeld Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 9h 11m.