The average train between Detmold and Frankfurt am Main takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Detmold to Frankfurt am Main. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Detmold and Frankfurt am Main. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detmold is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Frankfurt am Main at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Altenbeken and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Frankfurt am Main. However, there are services departing from Detmold station and arriving at Frankfurt am Main station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Detmold to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Altenbeken station.
Detmold to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Detmold to Frankfurt am Main train tickets online with Eurobahn, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Detmold and Frankfurt am Main is 203.1 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Frankfurt via Altenbeken and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 3h 22m.