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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Detmold is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Detmold is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Detmold?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Detmold, Klinikum via Dortmund central bus station, Bad Salzuflen, ZOB and Lemgo, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Altenbeken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Bern to Detmold?

The distance between Bern and Detmold is 738 km. The road distance is 658.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €110 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Bern to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Detmold bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Detmold train from?

Bern to Detmold train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Detmold?

The best way to get from Bern to Detmold is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h 3m.

Where does the Bern to Detmold bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bern to Detmold train arrive?

Bern to Detmold train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Detmold is 659 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Bern to Detmold.

Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 814+ hotels available in Detmold.

Bern to Detmold - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bern 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 Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain Re
8h 36m
€116–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Dortmund central bus stationbus N122
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bad Salzuflen central bus stationbus N1338
16h 3m
€56–110
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Goettingennighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Göttingen to Altenbekentrain
11h 44m
€96–346
Drive 658.7 km
1. Drive from Bern to Detmoldcar 658.7 km
6h 17m
€115–165
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bern to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Detmoldcar
8h
€181–235
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
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 47m
€154–365
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
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 2m
€137–338
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
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 12m
€166–375
Train to Basel, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane BSL - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
10h 8m
€198–348
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain
8h 53m
€190–408
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
8h 42m
€138–340

Bern to Detmold by train

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8h 36mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 738.2 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Detmold, Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Altenbeken in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Detmold, Klinikum via Dortmund central bus station, Bad Salzuflen, ZOB, and Lemgo, Bahnhof in around 16h 3m.

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