Train Heidelberg to Detmold from €96 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Detmold takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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.

5h 38m
Duration: 402 km
Distance: €96
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain Re

5h 16m

€78–184

Heidelberg to Detmold train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Heidelberg and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Detmold at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

4:10 PM → 8:39 PM
4h 29m • 3 changes
4:33 PM → 9:39 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
6:10 PM → 10:39 PM
4h 29m • 3 changes
6:33 PM → 5:57 AM
Arrives next day
11h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 11:39 AM
5h 8m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 11:39 AM
5h 8m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
6:31 AM → 11:39 AM
5h 8m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
8:34 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Detmold? 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.

Map of how to get from Heidelberg to Detmold.

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Distance: 402.4 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Detmold, Germany?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Detmold, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Altenbeken in around 5h 16m.

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