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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Detmold is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Detmold is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Essen to Detmold?

The distance between Essen and Detmold is 161 km. The road distance is 161.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Essen to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Detmold train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Detmold?

The best way to get from Essen to Detmold is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €80 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Essen to Detmold train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Detmold is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Essen to Detmold.

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

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Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 819+ hotels available in Detmold.

Essen to Detmold - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Detmold by train, bus, or car

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 Essen Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhoftrain Re82
2h 31m
€31–64
Drive 161.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Detmoldcar 161.7 km
1h 40m
€23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N3204 / ...
3h 48m
€24–79
Train via Münster
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain Rb67
4h 33m
€40–85

Essen to Detmold by train

103Weekly Trains

2h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 161.1 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bielefeld Brackwede train station once daily. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 55m. East West Eurolines also services this route once daily.

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