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

The cheapest way to get from Detmold to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detmold to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Detmold and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Detmold, Bahnhof and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Bielefeld Hbf, Hengelo and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Detmold to Rotterdam?

The distance between Detmold and Rotterdam is 377 km. The road distance is 361.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Detmold to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €70 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Detmold to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detmold to Rotterdam train from?

Detmold to Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.

Train or bus from Detmold to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Detmold to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €70 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Detmold to Rotterdam train arrive?

Detmold to Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Detmold to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Detmold to Rotterdam is 361 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Detmold to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 819+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Detmold to Rotterdam 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 Bielefeld Hbf to Hengelo
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht CentraalIce
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 45m
€70–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Duisburg central train stationN1328 / ...
2. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Rotterdam ConradstraatUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
7h 47m
€27–46
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Bochum Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Rotterdam Central StationN885 / ...
6h 45m
€29–72
Drive 361.3 km
1. Drive from Detmold to Rotterdam361.3 km
3h 33m
€65–93
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 56m
€145–354

Detmold to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 376.6 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Detmold, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Rotterdam Centraal via Bielefeld Hbf, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detmold, Bahnhof to Rotterdam Conradstraat via Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Bielefeld Brackwede train station, Duisburg central train station, and Duisburg Portsmouthplatz in around 7h 47m.

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