The average train between Mainz and Detmold takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. 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 every 2 hours between Mainz and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Detmold at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 Mainz station and arriving at Detmold station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Mainz to Detmold train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Detmold train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Altenbeken station.
Book your Mainz to Detmold train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Detmold is 221.3 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Detmold, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Altenbeken in around 4h 24m.