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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Detmold is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Detmold is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Calais to Detmold?

The distance between Calais and Detmold is 644 km. The road distance is 559 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €90 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Calais to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Detmold train from?

Calais to Detmold train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Detmold?

The best way to get from Calais to Detmold is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €90 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 58m.

Where does the Calais to Detmold train arrive?

Calais to Detmold train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Detmold is 559 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Calais to Detmold.

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

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Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 819+ hotels available in Detmold.

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

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

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 Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 19 / ...
9h 15m
€94–255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N1328
9h 58m
€53–75
Drive 559 km
1. Drive from Calais to Detmoldcar 559 km
5h 27m
€86–125
Train via Calais Ville
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain Re
10h 13m
€106–250
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille to Osnabrück central train stationbus
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
12h 17m
€70–154

Calais to Detmold by train and foot

79Weekly Services

9h 15mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calais to Detmold.

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Distance: 644.5 km
Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Detmold, Germany?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Detmold, Bahnhof via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Calais to Bielefeld Brackwede train station twice daily, and the journey takes 8h 5m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a week.

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