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Compare train for Malmö to Detmold
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Detmold among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $90 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $90, while a train costs an average of $160.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$160 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 57m Average total duration Fastest 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 18m Average total duration 13h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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 Malmö to Detmold:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Detmold costing on average $160.
Other travel options to Detmold take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 18m.
Tickets start at around $160 compared to roughly $155 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.75. The journey takes 9h 27m versus 7h 22m 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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How to get from Malmö to Detmold by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Detmold is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:15 PM16h05Malmö8:20 AMDetmold$1541One-way4 transfers
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- 4:15 PM16h05Malmö8:20 AMDetmold$1541One-way4 transfers
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- 4:15 PM16h05Malmö8:20 AMDetmold$1541One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Detmold:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Detmold costing on average $160.
Other travel options to Detmold take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 18m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Detmold as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Detmold station.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Detmold by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Detmold by train.
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