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The average train between Essen and Detmold takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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.

2h 21m
Duration
161 km
Distance
€36
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain train 10 / ...
  2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhoftrain train Re82
2h 33m
€19–61

Essen to Detmold train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Detmold at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn1h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn1h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn1h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn1h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn1h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn1h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn1h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn1h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn1h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn1h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn1h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn1h 59m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn2h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Detmold? 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.

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  • Distance: 161.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Detmold, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf in around 2h 33m.

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