Train Essen to Detmold from €41 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Detmold takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Detmold. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 31m
Duration: 161 km
Distance: €41
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhoftrain Re82

2h 30m

€35–71

Essen to Detmold train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Detmold at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:29 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
11:19 AM → 1:20 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

12:22 AM → 7:20 AM
6h 58m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:21 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:21 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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