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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Detmold is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Detmold is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Kiel to Detmold?

The distance between Kiel and Detmold is 389 km. The road distance is 336.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Detmold without a car is to train via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB which takes 6h 9m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Kiel to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Detmold train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Detmold?

The best way to get from Kiel to Detmold is to train via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB which takes 6h 9m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Kiel to Detmold train arrive?

Kiel to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Detmold is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Kiel to Detmold.

Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 819+ hotels available in Detmold.

Kiel to Detmold - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car train

There are 6 ways to get from Kiel to Detmold by train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 22
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain 55 / ...
6h 9m
€54–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N71 / ...
7h 43m
€31–57
Drive 336.4 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Detmoldcar 336.4 km
3h 17m
€48–69
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 22
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Altenbekentrain S5
6h 23m
Train via Buchholz in der Nordheide
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Buchholz(Nordheide) to Langenhagen Mittetrain Rb
3. Take the train from Langenhagen Bahnhof Mitte to Altenbekentrain S5
8h 10m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Detmoldcar
3h 22m
€116–149

Kiel to Detmold by train

54Weekly Trains

6h 9mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 389.1 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhof via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Detmold, Bahnhof via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Bielefeld Brackwede train station, BI-Brackwede, Eisenbahnstraße, Bielefeld Hbf, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 7h 43m.

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