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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Detmold
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m 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 Frankfurt am Main to Detmold:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Detmold take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:05 AM3h55Frankfurt am Main6:00 AMDetmold$241One-way0 transfers
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- 2:05 AM3h55Frankfurt am Main6:00 AMDetmold$241One-way0 transfers
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- 2:05 AM3h55Frankfurt am Main6:00 AMDetmold$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Detmold take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Detmold as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Detmold station.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Bad Salzuflen, ZOB am Ostertor.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Detmold by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Detmold by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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