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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Detmold is to bus which costs €19 - €50 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Detmold is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Cologne to Detmold?

The distance between Cologne and Detmold is 216 km. The road distance is 204.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Cologne to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Detmold train from?

Cologne to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Detmold?

The best way to get from Cologne to Detmold is to train which takes 3h and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €50 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Cologne to Detmold train arrive?

Cologne to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Detmold is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Cologne to Detmold.

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

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Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 813+ hotels available in Detmold.

Cologne to Detmold - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Detmold by train, bus, or car

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 Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf19 / ...
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Detmold, BahnhofRe82
3h
€34–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Gütersloh central bus stationN1338
2. Take the bus from Bielefeld Hbf to Detmold, BahnhofRe82
6h 15m
€19–47
Drive 204.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Detmold204.7 km
2h 2m
€29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Bielefeld HbfRe
2. Take the bus from Bielefeld Hbf to Detmold, BahnhofRe82
4h 22m
€43–61

Cologne to Detmold by train

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Distance: 216.3 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Detmold, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Detmold, Bahnhof via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Gütersloh central bus station, Guetersloh Hbf, Bielefeld Hbf, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 6h 15m.

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