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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 $11. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Detmold costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Detmold take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 45m.
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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.
5:50 AM4h10Cologne10:00 AMDetmold$171One-way0 transfers
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- 5:50 AM4h10Cologne10:00 AMDetmold$171One-way0 transfers
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- 5:50 AM4h10Cologne10:00 AMDetmold$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Detmold:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Detmold costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Detmold take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Bad Salzuflen, ZOB am Ostertor.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Detmold station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Detmold by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Detmold by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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