The average train between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Detmold takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) 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 Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Detmold at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) station and arriving at Detmold station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Altenbeken station.
Book your Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Detmold train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Detmold is 210.9 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Frankfurt to Detmold, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Altenbeken in around 3h 58m.