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 €55 - €110 and takes 12h 39m.

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 18m and costs €95 - €140.

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 35m.

How far is it from Basel to Detmold?

The distance between Basel and Detmold is 634 km. The road distance is 566.3 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 35m and costs €75 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Basel to Detmold, including transfers.

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 35m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 39m.

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 18m to drive from Basel to Detmold.

Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 813+ hotels available in Detmold.

Basel to Detmold - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 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 Wilhelmshöhe20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to AltenbekenRe
6h 35m
€79–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationN110
12h 39m
€56–103
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to GoettingenNj
2. Take the train from Göttingen to AltenbekenRb85
9h 45m
€73–295
Drive 566.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Detmold566.3 km
5h 18m
€97–141
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Detmold
6h 39m
€171–222
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbeken
7h 33m
€167–372
Fly Basel to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)BSL - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB
8h 56m
€159–297
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bielefeld Hbf
8h 7m
€124–311
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB
8h 17m
€150–383

Basel to Detmold by train

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6h 35mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 633.8 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Detmold, Bahnhof via Karlsruhe central train station, Bielefeld Brackwede train station, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Bielefeld Hbf, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 12h 39m.

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