The average train between Kiel and Detmold takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel 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 Kiel and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Detmold at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Detmold station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Kiel to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Detmold train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurobahn.
The distance between Kiel and Detmold is 278 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 5h 20m.