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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Detmold
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Detmold among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. 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 €31, while a train costs an average of €64.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€31 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Hamburg to Detmold:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Detmold costing on average €64.
Other travel options to Detmold take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 5h 44m versus 3h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Hamburg to Detmold by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Detmold is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:45 PM3h10Hamburg8:55 PMDetmold€171One-way0 transfers
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- 5:45 PM3h10Hamburg8:55 PMDetmold€171One-way0 transfers
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- 5:45 PM3h10Hamburg8:55 PMDetmold€171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Detmold:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Detmold costing on average €64.
Other travel options to Detmold take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Detmold as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Detmold station.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Detmold by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Detmold by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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