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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Detmold is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Detmold is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Detmold?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Bad Oeynhausen via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Gouda, Hengelo and Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Detmold?

The distance between Rotterdam and Detmold is 361 km. The road distance is 362.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Detmold without a car is to train via Enschede which takes 5h 49m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Rotterdam to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Detmold bus from?

Rotterdam to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Detmold train from?

Rotterdam to Detmold train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Detmold?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Detmold is to train via Enschede which takes 5h 49m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Detmold bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Detmold train arrive?

Rotterdam to Detmold train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Detmold is 363 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Rotterdam to Detmold.

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

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Train via Enschede
best
1. Take the train from Gouda to Hengelotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Herfordtrain Re
5h 49m
€45–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Bad Oeynhausenbus N67
8h 9m
€40–76
Drive 362.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Detmoldcar 362.8 km
3h 33m
€66–95
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bielefeld Hbftrain
5h 22m
€177–459
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hamm to Bielefeld Hbftrain 55 / ...
5h 52m
€52–221
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Bielefeld Hbftrain
6h 7m
€46–101
Train, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
5h 34m
€201–441

Rotterdam to Detmold by train

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Distance: 360.6 km
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Detmold, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Detmold, Bahnhof via Gouda, Hengelo, and Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Detmold, Bahnhof via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Bad Oeynhausen, Bad Oeynhausen, and Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB in around 8h 9m.

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