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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $176.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$176 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest |
8h 47m Average total duration Fastest 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 50m Average total duration 24h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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 $124 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Detmold costing on average $176 (€140).
Other travel options to Detmold take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 20m.
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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 PM14h43Malmö6:58 AMDetmold$1541One-way4 transfers
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4:15 PM14h43Malmö6:58 AMDetmold$1541One-way4 transfers
Fastest
4:15 PM14h43Malmö6:58 AMDetmold$1541One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Detmold:
A bus is $124 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Detmold costing on average $176 (€140).
Other travel options to Detmold take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 20m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Detmold as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Bad Salzuflen, ZOB am Ostertor.
- Travel with Vy Buss, FlixBus to go to Detmold by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag to go to Detmold by train.
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