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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 €26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 13m. 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 €26, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
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€47 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold:
A bus is $0.03 (€0.02) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Detmold take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Bad Salzuflen, ZOB am Ostertor.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Detmold station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Detmold by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Detmold by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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