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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Detmold is to bus and train which costs €40 - €85 and takes 6h 3m.

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 Gouda, Hengelo and Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Detmold?

The distance between Rotterdam and Detmold is 386 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 bus and train which takes 6h 3m and costs €40 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m 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 Gouda station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Detmold?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Detmold is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 8h 34m.

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.

Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 819+ 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 bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Duisburg Portsmouthplatzbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
6h 3m
€41–80
Train
1. Take the train from Gouda to Hengelotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain Rb61
6h 23m
€64–145
Drive 363.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Detmoldcar 363.1 km
3h 33m
€65–93
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Bielefeld Hbftrain
6h 28m
€70–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Bad Oeynhausenbus N67
8h 34m
€43–95

Rotterdam to Detmold by bus, foot, and train

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6h 3mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Detmold.

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Distance: 386.3 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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 6h 23m. 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 34m.

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