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

The cheapest way to get from Detmold to Mainz is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detmold to Mainz is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Detmold and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Detmold, Bahnhof and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Altenbeken, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Detmold to Mainz?

The distance between Detmold and Mainz is 345 km. The road distance is 273.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Detmold to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Detmold to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detmold to Mainz train from?

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

Train or bus from Detmold to Mainz?

The best way to get from Detmold to Mainz is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Detmold to Mainz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Detmold to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Detmold to Mainz is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Detmold to Mainz.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1047+ hotels available in Mainz.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Detmold to Mainz by train, bus, car, 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 Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
4h 35m
€46–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N110 / ...
7h 58m
€35–70
Drive 273.7 km
1. Drive from Detmold to Mainzcar 273.7 km
3h 5m
€39–56
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
5h 10m
€124–231
Train via Detmold, Bahnhof
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain Re30
5h 57m
€62–102
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
5h 2m
€121–224

Detmold to Mainz by train

133Weekly Trains

4h 35mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 345.3 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Altenbeken, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Frankfurt in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Frankfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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