Detmold to Switzerland Trains

Detmold to Switzerland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Detmold and Switzerland takes 9h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Detmold to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 32m
Duration: 728 km
Distance: CHF 168
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

8h 29m

CHF 139–263

Detmold to Switzerland train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Detmold and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Detmold is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Altenbeken and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:20 PM → 5:07 AM
Arrives next day
12h 47m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:59 AM → 2:32 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 4:32 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 6:32 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 8:32 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:59 AM → 2:56 PM
8h 57m • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 4:32 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 6:32 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 8:32 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:02 AM → 2:32 PM
14h 30m • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 4:32 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 6:32 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
11:20 AM → 8:32 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:20 PM → 2:32 PM
Arrives next day
21h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:20 PM → 5:07 AM
Arrives next day
12h 47m • 4 changes
6:20 PM → 5:56 AM
Arrives next day
11h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:59 AM → 2:32 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 4:32 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 6:32 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 8:32 PM
8h 12m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Detmold to Switzerland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Detmold, Germany and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Zürich Stadelhofen via Altenbeken, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 8h 29m.

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