The average train between Munich and Detmold takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Munich 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 Munich and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Detmold at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Munich 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 Munich to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Detmold station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Munich to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Altenbeken station.
The distance between Munich and Detmold is 464.6 km. The road distance is 570 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhof via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Altenbeken in around 5h 42m.