The average train between Kassel and Detmold takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel 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 hourly between Kassel and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Detmold at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Detmold station via Altenbeken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Kassel to Detmold train services, operated by National Express, depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Kassel to Detmold train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Detmold, Bahnhof station.
Book your Kassel to Detmold train tickets online with National Express, Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Kassel and Detmold is 81.6 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Detmold, Bahnhof via Altenbeken in around 1h 45m.