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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 an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a flight costs an average of $636.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$63 Average price | $636 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Detmold:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Detmold costing on average $63.
A bus is $604 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Detmold costing on average $636.
Other travel options to Detmold take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$25. The journey takes 2h 37m versus 2h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Detmold
How to get from Cologne to Detmold by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Detmold is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM7h35Leverkusen, Bf Mitte12:15 AMPaderborn, Maspernplatz-West$261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM7h35Leverkusen, Bf Mitte12:15 AMPaderborn, Maspernplatz-West$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM7h35Leverkusen, Bf Mitte12:15 AMPaderborn, Maspernplatz-West$261One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 PM8h10Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)12:15 AMPaderborn, Maspernplatz-West$261One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain3:01 PM9h14Cologne Hbf12:15 AMPaderborn, Maspernplatz-West$481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Detmold:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Detmold costing on average $63.
A bus is $604 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Detmold costing on average $636.
Other travel options to Detmold take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Detmold as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Paderborn Lippstadt Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Detmold station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Detmold by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Detmold by bus.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Detmold by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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