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

The cheapest way to get from Detmold to Calw is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 13h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detmold to Calw is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Detmold and Calw?

No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Calw. However, there are services departing from Detmold, Bahnhof and arriving at Calw, Bahnhof/ZOB via Altenbeken, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Karlsruhe Hbf and Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Detmold to Calw?

The distance between Detmold and Calw is 501 km. The road distance is 422.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Detmold to Calw without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €75 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Detmold to Calw, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detmold to Calw train from?

Detmold to Calw train services, operated by National Express, depart from Altenbeken station.

Train or bus from Detmold to Calw?

The best way to get from Detmold to Calw is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 13h 13m.

Where does the Detmold to Calw train arrive?

Detmold to Calw train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Detmold to Calw?

Yes, the driving distance between Detmold to Calw is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Detmold to Calw.

Where can I stay near Calw?

There are 881+ hotels available in Calw.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Detmold to Calw by train, bus, car, or night 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 Altenbeken to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
6h 47m
€77–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Stuttgart Airport BusterminalN110
13h 13m
€45–88
Drive 422.5 km
1. Drive from Detmold to Calw422.5 km
4h 24m
€60–86
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Wuerzburg HbfNj
3. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Bietigheim-BissingenRe
9h 51m
€91–371

Detmold to Calw by train

126Weekly Trains

6h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 501 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Calw, Bahnhof/ZOB via Altenbeken, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hbf, Pforzheim Hbf, and Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminal once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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