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 €35 - €60 and takes 7h 42m.

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 €60 - €95.

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 Hengelo and Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Detmold?

The distance between Rotterdam and Detmold is 361 km. The road distance is 363.1 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 which takes 6h 5m and costs €60 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Rotterdam to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Detmold train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Detmold?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Detmold is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €60 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 42m.

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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Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 829+ hotels available in Detmold.

Rotterdam to Detmold - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Detmold by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hengelotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain Rb61
6h 5m
€64–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Eindhoven Stationbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N1328
7h 42m
€39–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Duisburg Portsmouthplatzbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 14 / ...
6h 9m
€41–80
Drive 363.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Detmoldcar 363.1 km
3h 33m
€64–92
Train via Bielefeld Hbf
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hengelotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Bielefeld Hbftrain Stoptrein RB61 / ...
6h 18m
€67–85

Rotterdam to Detmold by train

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6h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 360.6 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Detmold, Bahnhof via Hengelo and Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Detmold, Bahnhof via Eindhoven Station, Bielefeld Brackwede train station, BI-Brackwede, Eisenbahnstraße, Bielefeld Hbf, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 7h 42m.

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