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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Detmold is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Detmold is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €17 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Detmold?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Detmold, Klinikum via Bad Salzuflen, ZOB and Lemgo, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Detmold?

The distance between Dortmund and Detmold is 127 km. The road distance is 124.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €22 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Dortmund to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Detmold bus from?

Dortmund to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Detmold train from?

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

Train or bus from Dortmund to Detmold?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Detmold is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €22 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 963 bus, which costs and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Dortmund to Detmold bus arrive?

Dortmund to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bad Salzuflen central bus station.

Where does the Dortmund to Detmold train arrive?

Dortmund to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Detmold is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Dortmund to Detmold.

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

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Where can I stay near Detmold?

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Dortmund to Detmold - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 963 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Dortmund to Detmold by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhoftrain Re82
2h 9m
€22–38
Drive 124.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dortmund to Detmoldcar 124.8 km
1h 20m
€18–25
Bus, line 963 bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bad Salzuflen central bus stationbus N1338
2. Take the bus from Bad Salzuflen, ZOB to Lemgo, Bahnhofbus 963 / ...
3h 43m

Dortmund to Detmold by train

103Weekly Trains

2h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 127.4 km
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Detmold, Klinikum via Bad Salzuflen, ZOB and Lemgo, Bahnhof in around 3h 43m.

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