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 - €70 and takes 7h 59m.

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 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 58m.

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 5h 58m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m 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 5h 58m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Detmold train arrive?

Rotterdam to Detmold train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal 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 310+ 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 Gouda to Hengelotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain Rb61
5h 58m
€43–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Bad Oeynhausenbus N67
7h 59m
€36–68
Drive 363.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Detmoldcar 363.1 km
3h 33m
€65–94
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 16m
€46–107
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain Intercity direct
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Buende(Westf)train Ice
6h 53m
€45–106

Rotterdam to Detmold by train

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5h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 360.8 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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 58m. 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 7h 59m.

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