The average train between Detmold and Kiel takes 15h 54m and the fastest train takes 13h 39m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week 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 4 times a week between Detmold and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 10:01 PM at night, and the last departure from Detmold is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Kiel at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB and take an average of 15h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 15h 54m.
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 and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 4h 57m.
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