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Compare train, bus, and flight for Detmold to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detmold to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Detmold to Amsterdam:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detmold to Amsterdam costing on average $87 (€69).
A bus is $397 (€317) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detmold to Amsterdam costing on average $432 (€344).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 26m.
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
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How to get from Detmold to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Detmold to Amsterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
79345 · IC 2443 · 20362 · IC 17428:40 AM5h03Detmold station1:43 PMAmsterdam Zuid$631One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:05 AM5h40Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede1:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL17902:15 PM1h00Hannover Airport3:15 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$6541One-way0 transfers
Other options
79345 · IC 2443 · 20362 · IC 179428:40 AM5h08Detmold station1:48 PMAmsterdam Zuid$631One-way4 transfers
79345 · IC 2443 · 20362 · IC 17428:40 AM5h18Detmold station1:58 PMAmsterdam Centraal$631One-way4 transfers
79349 · IC 2441 · 20366 · IC 175010:40 AM5h03Detmold station3:43 PMAmsterdam Zuid$631One-way4 transfers
FlixBus8:05 AM6h05Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede2:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$381One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:20 AM6h25Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West1:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:20 AM6h50Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West2:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$421One-way0 transfers
LH43 · LH99610:50 AM6h55Hannover Airport5:45 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4111One-way1 transfer
LH47 · LH10026:25 PM3h45Hannover Airport10:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4111One-way1 transfer
LH41 · LH9968:40 AM9h05Hannover Airport5:45 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4111One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Detmold to Amsterdam:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detmold to Amsterdam costing on average $87 (€69).
A bus is $397 (€317) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detmold to Amsterdam costing on average $432 (€344).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 26m.
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Detmold and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Detmold station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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