The average train between Mainz and Detmold takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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 Mainz and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 3:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Detmold at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 4m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Mainz 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.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt station and arriving at Altenbeken station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Mainz to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Detmold train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Altenbeken station.
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The distance between Mainz and Detmold is 221.3 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Detmold, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Altenbeken in around 4h 51m.