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

The cheapest way to get from Venlo to Detmold is to bus via Dortmund which costs €13 - €24 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venlo to Detmold is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Venlo and Detmold?

No, there is no direct bus from Venlo station to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Venlo Station and arriving at Detmold, Klinikum via Dortmund central bus station, Bad Salzuflen, ZOB and Lemgo, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Venlo and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Venlo and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Viersen Bahnhof, Essen Hbf and Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Venlo to Detmold?

The distance between Venlo and Detmold is 239 km. The road distance is 224.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Venlo to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €45 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Venlo to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Detmold bus from?

Venlo to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venlo Station.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Detmold train from?

Venlo to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Viersen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Venlo to Detmold?

The best way to get from Venlo to Detmold is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Venlo to Detmold bus arrive?

Venlo to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Venlo to Detmold train arrive?

Venlo to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Venlo to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Venlo to Detmold is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Venlo to Detmold.

How do I get a train ticket from Venlo to Detmold?

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Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 825+ hotels available in Detmold.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Venlo to Detmold by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 16m
€50–92
Bus via Dortmund
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venlo Station to Dortmund central bus stationbus 023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bad Salzuflen central bus stationbus N1338
6h 58m
€13–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venlo to Bielefeldbus Kyiv-Genk
6h 21m
Drive 224.4 km
1. Drive from Venlo to Detmoldcar 224.4 km
2h 9m
€40–57
Train via Hamm
1. Take the train from Venlo to Hammtrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamm to Bielefeld Hbftrain 55 / ...
4h 35m
€48–125

Venlo to Detmold by train

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.9 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Venlo to Detmold, Bahnhof via Viersen, Viersen Bahnhof, Essen Hbf, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, Pavluks Trans operates a bus from Venlo to Bielefeld twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 38m.

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