4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Detmold to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detmold to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Detmold to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detmold to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $84.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
Tickets start at around $84 compared to roughly $44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-39.37. The journey takes 3h 27m versus 3h 17m 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 Detmold to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Detmold to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Detmold to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:25 PM7h55Detmold11:20 PMFrankfurt am Main$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:25 PM7h55Detmold11:20 PMFrankfurt am Main$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:25 PM7h55Detmold11:20 PMFrankfurt am Main$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:25 PM8h05Detmold10:30 PMFrankfurt am Main$371One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 26
Sep 27
Sep 28
Sep 29
Sep 30
Oct 01
Oct 02
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Detmold to Frankfurt am Main
Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.
This is compared to other travel options from Detmold to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detmold to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $84.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Detmold and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Detmold station and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- Travel with Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Travelling from Detmold to Frankfurt am Main: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
