How to travel from Detmold to Cologne

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Compare train and bus for Detmold to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detmold to Cologne 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 train which can get you there in 3h 3m. 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 €21.

Distance: 108 miles (174 km)

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from Detmold to Cologne

How to get from Detmold to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Detmold to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:00PM3h25
Detmold
11:25PMCologne
$211One-way
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FlixBus
08:00PM3h25
Detmold
11:25PMCologne
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:00PM3h25
Detmold
11:25PMCologne
$211One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Detmold to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Detmold to Cologne.

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There are 2 options to travel between Detmold and Cologne including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Detmold to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Detmold to Cologne:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detmold to Cologne costing on average $26 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Detmold to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 2h 26m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

The distance from Detmold to Cologne is approximately 108 miles (174 km).
The average frequency per day from Detmold to Cologne is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Detmold and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Detmold to Cologne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Detmold station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bad Salzuflen, ZOB am Ostertor and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Detmold to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurobahn to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Detmold to Cologne:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Detmold to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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