What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Detmold?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Detmold is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Detmold?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Detmold is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Detmold?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via BI-Brackwede, Eisenbahnstraße and Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Aachen West and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Duesseldorf Hbf and Herford, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Aachen to Detmold?

The distance between Aachen and Detmold is 301 km. The road distance is 269 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Detmold without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Detmold without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 51m and costs €45 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Detmold?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Aachen to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Detmold bus from?

Aachen to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Detmold train from?

Aachen to Detmold train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen West station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Detmold?

The best way to get from Aachen to Detmold is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Aachen to Detmold bus arrive?

Aachen to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bielefeld Brackwede train station.

Where does the Aachen to Detmold train arrive?

Aachen to Detmold train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Detmold is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Aachen to Detmold.

Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 806+ hotels available in Detmold.

Aachen to Detmold - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Detmold by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof14
2. Take the bus from Herford, Bahnhof to Detmold, BahnhofRb72
4h 51m
€46–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationN3204
7h 33m
€34–50
Drive 269 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Detmold269 km
2h 31m
€39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf HbfRe
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to HerfordRe
4h 52m
€43–91
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund HbfRe
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
3. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhof
5h 12m
€37–147

Aachen to Detmold by train and bus

18Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 300.7 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Detmold, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Bielefeld Brackwede train station once daily. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aachen West to Detmold, Bahnhof via Duesseldorf Hbf and Herford, Bahnhof in around 4h 52m.

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