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

The cheapest way to get from Ratingen to Detmold is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ratingen to Detmold is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Ratingen and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Ost S and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Essen Hbf and Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Ratingen to Detmold?

The distance between Ratingen and Detmold is 185 km. The road distance is 183.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ratingen to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €40 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Ratingen to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Detmold train from?

Ratingen to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Ratingen Ost S station.

Train or bus from Ratingen to Detmold?

The best way to get from Ratingen to Detmold is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €90 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Ratingen to Detmold train arrive?

Ratingen to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ratingen to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratingen to Detmold is 184 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Ratingen to Detmold.

How do I get a train ticket from Ratingen to Detmold?

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Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 830+ hotels available in Detmold.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ratingen 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 Ratingen Ost S to Essen Hbftrain S6
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
3. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhoftrain
3h 21m
€40–79
Drive 183.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ratingen to Detmoldcar 183.7 km
1h 56m
€26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from D-Unterrath S to D-Eller Sbus 730 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf-Eller Station to Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhofbus Dnipro
4h 47m
€69–87
Train via Münster
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain Rb67
5h 12m
€48–100

Ratingen to Detmold by train

103Weekly Trains

3h 21mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Detmold, Bahnhof via Essen Hbf and Bielefeld Hbf in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from D-Unterrath S to Detmold, Bahnhof via D-Eller S, Düsseldorf-Eller Station, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, BI-Brackwede, Eisenbahnstraße, Bielefeld Hbf, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 4h 47m.

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