The average train between Ratingen and Detmold takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Ratingen 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 3 hours between Ratingen and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Detmold at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ratingen 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 Ratingen to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Ratingen station and arriving at Detmold station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Ratingen to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Ratingen Ost S station.
Ratingen to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Detmold, Bahnhof station.
The distance between Ratingen and Detmold is 156.9 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Detmold, Bahnhof via Essen Hbf and Bielefeld Hbf in around 3h 18m.