The average train between Dortmund Hbf and Detmold takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund Hbf to Detmold. 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 Dortmund Hbf and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund Hbf is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Detmold at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund Hbf to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf station and arriving at Detmold station via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Dortmund Hbf to Detmold train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund Hbf to Detmold train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Detmold, Bahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund Hbf to Detmold train tickets online with National Express, Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dortmund Hbf and Detmold is 108.1 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf in around 2h 9m.