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

The cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Detmold is to bus which costs €17 - €24 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arnhem to Detmold is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Arnhem and Detmold?

No, there is no direct bus from Arnhem station to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Central Station and arriving at Detmold, Schubertplatz via Gütersloh, Hbf/ZOB, Schloß Holte, Bahnhof and Augustdorf, Rathaus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Arnhem and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Duisburg Hbf and Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Arnhem to Detmold?

The distance between Arnhem and Detmold is 278 km. The road distance is 251.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Arnhem to Detmold without a car is to train via Duisburg which takes 4h 15m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Arnhem to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Detmold bus from?

Arnhem to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arnhem Central Station.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Detmold train from?

Arnhem to Detmold train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.

Train or bus from Arnhem to Detmold?

The best way to get from Arnhem to Detmold is to train via Duisburg which takes 4h 15m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €24 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Arnhem to Detmold bus arrive?

Arnhem to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gütersloh central bus station.

Where does the Arnhem to Detmold train arrive?

Arnhem to Detmold train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Arnhem to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Arnhem to Detmold is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Arnhem to Detmold.

How do I get a train ticket from Arnhem to Detmold?

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Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 832+ hotels available in Detmold.

Arnhem to Detmold - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 302 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Arnhem to Detmold by train, bus, or car

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Train via Duisburg
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 14 / ...
4h 15m
€48–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Gütersloh central bus stationbus N69
7h 19m
€17–24
Drive 251.6 km
1. Drive from Arnhem to Detmoldcar 251.6 km
2h 21m
€44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Zutphen to Hengelotrain Stoptrein RS24
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Bielefeld Hbftrain Stoptrein RB61 / ...
5h 31m
€53–73
Line 302 bus, train, line 646 bus
1. Take the bus from Arnhem, Willemsplein [ D ] to Apeldoorn, Station Bbus 231 / ...
2. Take the train from Apeldoorn to Buende(Westf)train Ice
3. Take the bus from Bünde, Bahnhof/ZOB to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBbus 646
4. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Detmold, Bahnhoftrain
5h 57m

Arnhem to Detmold by train

103Weekly Trains

4h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 278.5 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Arnhem, Netherlands and Detmold, Germany?

You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Detmold, Bahnhof via Duisburg Hbf and Bielefeld Hbf in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Arnhem Central Station to Gütersloh central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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