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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Detmold is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Detmold is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Altenbeken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Mainz to Detmold?

The distance between Mainz and Detmold is 345 km. The road distance is 273.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Mainz to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Detmold train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Detmold?

The best way to get from Mainz to Detmold is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Mainz to Detmold train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Detmold is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Mainz to Detmold.

Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 830+ hotels available in Detmold.

Mainz to Detmold - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Mainz 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 Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain Re
4h 43m
€44–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N110 / ...
8h 12m
€37–65
Drive 273.2 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Detmoldcar 273.2 km
3h 5m
€39–55
Train via Bad Nauheim
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain S8
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Friedbergtrain S6
3. Take the train from Friedberg to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain Re
5. Take the train from Altenbeken to Detmold, Bahnhoftrain
6h 33m
€68–105

Mainz to Detmold by train

138Weekly Trains

4h 43mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 345.4 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Detmold, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Altenbeken in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bielefeld Brackwede train station once daily. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m. FlixBus-eu also services this route once daily.

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