The average train between Utrecht and Detmold takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Utrecht 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 Utrecht and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Detmold at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Hengelo and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Detmold station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Utrecht to Detmold train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Detmold train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
The distance between Utrecht and Detmold is 257.2 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Detmold, Bahnhof via Hengelo and Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB in around 4h 51m.