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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Detmold
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Detmold among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $485.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$102 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $485 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Berlin to Detmold, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Detmold:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Detmold costing on average $102.
A bus is $432 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Detmold costing on average $485.
Other travel options to Detmold take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 44m.
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
You'll arrive about 1h 36m sooner (3h 23m by train vs 4h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $102 compared to roughly $69 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Detmold
How to get from Berlin to Detmold by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Detmold is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:20 AM 5h00 Berlin 2:20 PM Detmold $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:20 AM 5h00 Berlin 2:20 PM Detmold $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

9:20 AM 5h00 Berlin 2:20 PM Detmold $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

10:20 AM 5h00 Berlin 3:20 PM Detmold $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:20 PM 9h55 Berlin 6:15 AM Detmold $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Detmold:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Detmold costing on average $102.
A bus is $432 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Detmold costing on average $485.
Other travel options to Detmold take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 44m.
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Detmold as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Detmold station.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Detmold by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Detmold by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Detmold by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
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