There are 4 ways to get from Weimar to Detmold by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Weimar to Altenbekentrain 51
3h 39m€58–108Drive 259.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Weimar to Detmoldcar 259.1 km
3h 7m€38–55Train via Erfurt Hbf
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Altenbekentrain 51
4h 21m€58–174Train via Göttingen
- Take the train from Weimar to Göttingentrain Re1
- Take the train from Göttingen to Altenbekentrain Rb85
5h 28m€74–200
Weimar to Detmold by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Weimar to Detmold is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Weimar to Detmold is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct train from Weimar to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Weimar and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Altenbeken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Weimar and Detmold is 292 km. The road distance is 259.1 km.
The best way to get from Weimar to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Weimar to Detmold, including transfers.
Weimar to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Weimar station.
Weimar to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Altenbeken station.
Yes, the driving distance between Weimar to Detmold is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Weimar to Detmold.
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What companies run services between Weimar, Germany and Detmold, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Weimar to Altenbeken twice daily. Tickets cost €45–95 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Weimar to Altenbeken
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Altenbeken
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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