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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Detmold
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Detmold among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a flight costs an average of $479.
Distance: 420 miles (676 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$198 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $479 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 13m Average total duration 14h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Detmold
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Detmold, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Detmold:
A bus is $129 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Detmold costing on average $198.
A bus is $409 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Detmold costing on average $479.
Other travel options to Detmold take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 21m.
Bus takes on average 15h 13m.
You'll arrive about 58m sooner (8h 51m by train vs 9h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $198 compared to roughly $62 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Detmold
How to get from Vienna to Detmold by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Detmold is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:45 PM 15h30 Vienna 5:15 AM Detmold $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:45 PM 15h30 Vienna 5:15 AM Detmold $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

1:45 PM 15h30 Vienna 5:15 AM Detmold $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

1:30 PM 16h45 Vienna 6:15 AM Detmold $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Detmold:
A bus is $129 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Detmold costing on average $198.
A bus is $409 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Detmold costing on average $479.
Other travel options to Detmold take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 21m.
Bus takes on average 15h 13m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Detmold as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Detmold station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB to go to Detmold by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Detmold by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Sas Airways, Air France, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Baltic, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings to go to Detmold by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic.
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