There are 5 ways to get from Detmold to Weimar by train, bus, or car
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Train via Erfurt Hbf
best- Take the train from Altenbeken to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
4h€52–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Erfurt central train stationbus N69
6h 16m€40–152Drive 260.3 km
- Drive from Detmold to Weimarcar 260.3 km
3h 8m€49–71Train
- Take the train from Altenbeken to Weimartrain 51
4h 20m€49–102Train via Göttingen
- Take the train from Altenbeken to Göttingentrain Rb85
- Take the train from Göttingen to Weimartrain Re1
5h 58m€73–201
Detmold to Weimar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detmold to Weimar is to bus which costs €40 - €160 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Detmold to Weimar is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Detmold station to Weimar station. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Brackwede train station and arriving at Erfurt central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Weimar. However, there are services departing from Detmold, Bahnhof and arriving at Weimar via Altenbeken and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Detmold and Weimar is 292 km. The road distance is 260.3 km.
The best way to get from Detmold to Weimar without a car is to train via Erfurt Hbf which takes 4h and costs €50 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Detmold to Weimar, including transfers.
Detmold to Weimar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bielefeld Brackwede train station.
Detmold to Weimar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Altenbeken station.
The best way to get from Detmold to Weimar is to train via Erfurt Hbf which takes 4h and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Detmold, Germany and Weimar, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Altenbeken to Erfurt Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Erfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Altenbeken to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Altenbeken to Weimar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- 01806 / 600161
- dialog@nordwestbahn.de
- Website
- NordWestBahn
Train from Altenbeken to Göttingen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29
- Website
- NordWestBahn
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Göttingen to Weimar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Detmold to Weimar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.
Detmold to Weimar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detmold to Weimar is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Detmold to Weimar.
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