The average train between Geneva and Detmold takes 11h 38m and the fastest train takes 10h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Geneva and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Detmold at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 11h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Detmold station via Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
Geneva to Detmold train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Detmold train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Altenbeken station.
The distance between Geneva and Detmold is 668 km. The road distance is 867 km.
You can take a train from Genève to Detmold, Bahnhof via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Altenbeken in around 11h 21m.