There are 2 ways to get from Leipzig to Detmold by train or car
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Leipzig to Detmold by train
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The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Detmold is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Detmold is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Altenbeken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Leipzig and Detmold is 387 km. The road distance is 292.6 km.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €70 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Leipzig to Detmold, including transfers.
Leipzig to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Altenbeken station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Detmold is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Leipzig to Detmold.
There are 813+ hotels available in Detmold.
What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Detmold, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenbeken twice daily. Tickets cost €60–70 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenbeken
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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