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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Detmold is to bus which costs €21 - €55 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Detmold is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Detmold?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Detmold, Schubertplatz via Münster bus stop, Gütersloh, Hbf/ZOB, Schloß Holte, Bahnhof and Augustdorf, Rathaus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Zwolle, Hengelo and Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Groningen to Detmold?

The distance between Groningen and Detmold is 336 km. The road distance is 260.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €60 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Groningen to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Detmold bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Groningen to Detmold train from?

Groningen to Detmold train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Detmold?

The best way to get from Groningen to Detmold is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €55 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Groningen to Detmold bus arrive?

Groningen to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.

Where does the Groningen to Detmold train arrive?

Groningen to Detmold train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Detmold is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Groningen to Detmold.

Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 826+ hotels available in Detmold.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Groningen 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 Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
6h 2m
€62–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stopbus 027
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Gütersloh central bus stationbus N69
8h 47m
€21–55
Drive 260.3 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Detmoldcar 260.3 km
2h 49m
€46–66
Train via Bielefeld Hbf
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Bielefeld Hbftrain
6h 13m
€65–122
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschanstrain
2. Take the bus from Bad Nieuweschans BUS to Leerbus 620
3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain 56 / ...
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain 42
7h 49m
€82–108

Groningen to Detmold by train

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6h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 336.3 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Groningen to Detmold, Bahnhof via Zwolle, Hengelo, and Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Detmold, Schubertplatz via Münster bus stop, Gütersloh central bus station, Gütersloh, Hbf/ZOB, Schloß Holte, Bahnhof, and Augustdorf, Rathaus in around 8h 47m.

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