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

The cheapest way to get from Kolding to Detmold is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kolding to Detmold is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Kolding and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Kolding to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Kolding St. and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Kolding to Detmold?

The distance between Kolding and Detmold is 550 km. The road distance is 478.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kolding to Detmold without a car is to train via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB which takes 7h 58m and costs €65 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Kolding to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kolding to Detmold train from?

Kolding to Detmold train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Kolding St. station.

Train or bus from Kolding to Detmold?

The best way to get from Kolding to Detmold is to train via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB which takes 7h 58m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €120 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Kolding to Detmold train arrive?

Kolding to Detmold train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kolding to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Kolding to Detmold is 478 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Kolding to Detmold.

Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 829+ hotels available in Detmold.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Kolding to Detmold by train, bus, car, night train, 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 Kolding St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain 55 / ...
7h 58m
€67–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Hanover central bus stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhofbus Dnipro
9h 46m
€93–117
Drive 478.3 km
1. Drive from Kolding to Detmoldcar 478.3 km
4h 31m
€84–121
Train
1. Take the train from Kolding St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Altenbekentrain S5
8h 11m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Kolding station to Hamburg Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nt / ...
2. Take the train from Buchholz(Nordheide) to Langenhagen Mittetrain Rb
3. Take the train from Langenhagen Bahnhof Mitte to Altenbekentrain S5
9h 44m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kolding to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Detmoldcar
4h 36m
€143–189

Kolding to Detmold by train

51Weekly Trains

7h 58mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 549.6 km
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Kolding, Denmark and Detmold, Germany?

You can take a train from Kolding St. to Detmold, Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kolding bus station to Detmold, Bahnhof via Hanover central bus station, Hannover Hbf, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, BI-Brackwede, Eisenbahnstraße, Bielefeld Hbf, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 9h 46m.

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