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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Detmold is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 14h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Detmold is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Detmold?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Detmold, Klinikum via Dortmund central bus station, Bad Salzuflen, ZOB and Lemgo, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Altenbeken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Basel to Detmold?

The distance between Basel and Detmold is 634 km. The road distance is 566.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €60 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Basel to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Detmold bus from?

Basel to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Detmold train from?

Basel to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Detmold?

The best way to get from Basel to Detmold is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 14h 53m.

Where does the Basel to Detmold bus arrive?

Basel to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Basel to Detmold train arrive?

Basel to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Basel to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Detmold is 566 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Basel to Detmold.

Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 819+ hotels available in Detmold.

Basel to Detmold - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Detmold by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain Re
6h 37m
€64–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus stationbus N122
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bad Salzuflen central bus stationbus N1338
14h 53m
€42–91
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Goettingennighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Altenbekentrain Rb85
9h 47m
€73–295
Drive 566.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Detmoldcar 566.4 km
5h 20m
€98–142
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Detmoldcar
6h 42m
€172–223
Fly Basel to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane BSL - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
8h 50m
€172–302
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain
7h 51m
€139–348
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain
7h 41m
€162–362
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
8h 9m
€125–321
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
8h 11m
€154–358

Basel to Detmold by train

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Distance: 633.8 km
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Detmold, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Detmold, Bahnhof via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Altenbeken in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Detmold, Klinikum via Dortmund central bus station, Bad Salzuflen, ZOB, and Lemgo, Bahnhof in around 14h 53m.

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