The average train between Detmold and Geneva takes 11h 37m and the fastest train takes 10h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Detmold to Geneva. 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 3 hours between Detmold and Geneva. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Detmold is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Geneva at 3:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Altenbeken and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Detmold station and arriving at Geneva station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
Detmold to Geneva train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Altenbeken station.
Detmold to Geneva train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Genève station.
The distance between Detmold and Geneva is 668 km. The road distance is 867 km.
You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Genève via Altenbeken, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Basel SBB, and Renens VD in around 10h 59m.