The average train between Detmold and Switzerland takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 47m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Detmold and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detmold is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Altenbeken and take an average of 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Detmold station and arriving at Switzerland station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
Detmold to Switzerland train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Altenbeken station.
Detmold to Switzerland train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Detmold to Switzerland train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Detmold and Switzerland is 573.4 km. The road distance is 728 km.
You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Zürich Stadelhofen via Altenbeken, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 8h 37m.