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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Detmold is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Detmold is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Fulda Bahnhof, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Altenbeken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Ulm to Detmold?

The distance between Ulm and Detmold is 580 km. The road distance is 479.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €85 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Ulm to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Detmold train from?

Ulm to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Ulm to Detmold?

The best way to get from Ulm to Detmold is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the Ulm to Detmold train arrive?

Ulm to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Fulda Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Detmold is 479 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Ulm to Detmold.

Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 825+ hotels available in Detmold.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 11
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain Re
6h 19m
€87–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N110
11h 8m
€57–81
Drive 479.1 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Detmoldcar 479.1 km
4h 28m
€67–96
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain Re
6h 30m
€85–214
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ulm to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Detmoldcar
5h 15m
€133–167

Ulm to Detmold by train

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6h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 580.1 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Detmold, Germany?

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Detmold, Bahnhof via Fulda Bahnhof, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Altenbeken in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ulm to Bielefeld Brackwede train station once daily. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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