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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Detmold
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Detmold among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€40 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Cologne to Detmold by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Detmold is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Detmold
Travel to Detmold easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Detmold.
There are 2 travel options from Cologne to Detmold: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Detmold from Cologne is by taking a train, which costs on average $8 (€7).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Detmold:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Detmold costing on average $12 (€11).
The quickest way to travel between Cologne and Detmold is by train, which takes on average 2 h 19 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 50 min of travel time.
Detmold is approximately 107 miles (173 km) away from Cologne.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Detmold is:
- 5 buses a day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Cologne and Detmold as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Detmold:
The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Detmold:
- Deutsche Bahn or National Express can get you to Detmold by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Detmold for $28 (€25) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Detmold with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct train per day to take to Detmold with.
Direct services to Detmold tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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