The average train between Hamburg and Detmold takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Detmold at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hamburg 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.
No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Detmold station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Hamburg to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Book your Hamburg to Detmold train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Eurobahn.
The distance between Hamburg and Detmold is 194.5 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhof via Osnabrück Hbf and Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB in around 3h 43m.