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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Detmold is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Detmold is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Altenbeken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Detmold?

The distance between Mannheim and Detmold is 385 km. The road distance is 318 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Mannheim to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Detmold train from?

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

Train or bus from Mannheim to Detmold?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Detmold is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Mannheim to Detmold train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mannheim to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Detmold is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Mannheim to Detmold.

Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 760+ hotels available in Detmold.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Mannheim 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain Re
4h 32m
€50–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N110 / ...
7h 58m
€41–59
Drive 318 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Detmoldcar 318 km
3h 23m
€45–65
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain Re
6h 36m
€71–117

Mannheim to Detmold by train

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Distance: 385.1 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Detmold, Bahnhof via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Altenbeken in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Bielefeld Brackwede train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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