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

The cheapest way to get from Detmold to Kiel is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detmold to Kiel is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Detmold and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Detmold, Bahnhof and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Detmold to Kiel?

The distance between Detmold and Kiel is 417 km. The road distance is 337.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Detmold to Kiel without a car is to train via Bielefeld Hbf which takes 5h 29m and costs €90 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Detmold to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detmold to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Detmold to Kiel?

The best way to get from Detmold to Kiel is to train via Bielefeld Hbf which takes 5h 29m and costs €90 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Detmold to Kiel train arrive?

Detmold to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Detmold to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Detmold to Kiel is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Detmold to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1548+ hotels available in Kiel.

Detmold to Kiel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car train

There are 6 ways to get from Detmold to Kiel by train, bus, car, or car 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 via Bielefeld Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbftrain 22
5h 29m
€90–108
Drive 337.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Detmold to Kielcar 337.9 km
3h 18m
€48–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Hannover Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Kiel central bus stationbus N73
7h 37m
€81–114
Train
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain S5
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbftrain 22
6h 12m
Train via Buchholz in der Nordheide
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Langenhagen Bahnhof Mittetrain S5
2. Take the train from Langenhagen Mitte to Buchholz(Nordheide)train Rb
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
7h 55m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Detmold to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
3h 23m
€116–149

Detmold to Kiel by train

60Weekly Trains

5h 29mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 416.6 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Kiel central bus station via Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Hannover Hbf, and Hanover central bus station in around 7h 37m.

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