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 €27 - €50 and takes 7h 24m.

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 32m 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 2m.

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 2m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m 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 2m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 7h 24m.

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 32m to drive from Rotterdam to Detmold.

Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 813+ 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 HengeloIntercity
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBRb61
6h 2m
€64–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Duisburg PortsmouthplatzUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
2. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationN1328 / ...
7h 24m
€28–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bochum central stationN885 / ...
2. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf10 / ...
6h 35m
€39–89
Drive 363.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Detmold363.1 km
3h 32m
€64–92
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to HengeloIce
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Bielefeld Hbf
6h 21m
€70–122

Rotterdam to Detmold by train

130Weekly Trains

6h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 360.8 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Detmold, Bahnhof via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz, Duisburg central train station, Bielefeld Brackwede train station, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Bielefeld Hbf, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 7h 24m.

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