The average train between Detmold and Kiel takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Detmold to Kiel. 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 Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detmold is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Detmold to Kiel? 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 Kiel. However, there are services departing from Detmold station and arriving at Kiel station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Detmold to Kiel train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Detmold to Kiel train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Detmold to Kiel train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Detmold and Kiel is 278 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 4m.