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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Detmold is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Detmold is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Altenbeken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Detmold?

The distance between Heidelberg and Detmold is 390 km. The road distance is 326.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Heidelberg to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Detmold train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Detmold?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Detmold is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Detmold train arrive?

Heidelberg to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Detmold is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Heidelberg to Detmold.

Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 830+ hotels available in Detmold.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 13 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain Re
4h 49m
€46–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Frankfurt Airportbus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N110
9h 27m
€40–74
Drive 326.6 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Detmoldcar 326.6 km
3h 24m
€45–65
Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain Re
5h 17m
€62–135
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain Re
6h 45m
€70–110

Heidelberg to Detmold by train

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4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 389.9 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Detmold, Bahnhof via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Altenbeken in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Detmold, Bahnhof via Frankfurt Airport, Bielefeld Brackwede train station, BI-Brackwede, Eisenbahnstraße, Bielefeld Hbf, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 9h 27m.

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