How to travel from Düsseldorf to Detmold

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Detmold

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Detmold among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $57.

Distance: 102 miles (165 km)

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6h 27m

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The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Detmold is a bus with an average price of $34 (€29).

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

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Detmold costing on average $57 (€48).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Detmold is by train with an average journey time of 3h 3m.

Other travel options to Detmold take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Detmold including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Detmold among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $57 (€48) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-22.57 (€-18.95). The journey takes 2h 33m versus 2h 30m 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.

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from Düsseldorf to Detmold

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

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

  • FlixBus
    4:05 AM2h30
    Düsseldorf
    6:35 AMDetmold
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    4:05 AM2h30
    Düsseldorf
    6:35 AMDetmold
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    4:05 AM2h30
    Düsseldorf
    6:35 AMDetmold
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    3:05 AM2h30
    Düsseldorf
    5:35 AMDetmold
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Detmold

Travel to Detmold 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 Düsseldorf to Detmold.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Detmold including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Detmold is a bus with an average price of $34 (€29).

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

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Detmold costing on average $57 (€48).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Detmold is by train with an average journey time of 3h 3m.

Other travel options to Detmold take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 27m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Detmold is approximately 102 miles (165 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Detmold is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Detmold:
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Detmold station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Detmold, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Detmold by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Detmold by train.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Detmold often also extend their vacation to go to Bielefeld, Berlin, Herford, Amsterdam, Paderborn. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Detmold and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Detmold to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Detmold, including its historic Old Town, the Hermann Monument, and the Detmold Open-Air Museum, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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