The average train between Detmold and Switzerland takes 9h 22m 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Detmold and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Detmold is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 2:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Altenbeken and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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8h 12m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Altenbeken station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
Detmold to Switzerland train services, operated by National Express, depart from Altenbeken station.
Detmold to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
The distance between Detmold and Switzerland is 573.4 km. The road distance is 608 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 48m.