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The average train between Geneva and Detmold takes 12h 17m and the fastest train takes 10h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva 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.

12h 17m
Duration
867 km
Distance
€230
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain train Ic1 / ...
  2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain train
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain train 20 / ...
  4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain train Re
11h 12m
€187–353

Geneva to Detmold train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Geneva and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Detmold at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 12h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn16h 4m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 6m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 6m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 6m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 6m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 6m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn10h 4m • 4 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Geneva 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: 867 km
  • Duration: 12h 17m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Detmold, Germany?

You can take a train from Genève to Detmold, Bahnhof via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Altenbeken in around 11h 12m.

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