The average train between Mannheim and Detmold takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Mannheim 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 Mannheim and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Detmold at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Mannheim 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 Mannheim to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Altenbeken station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Mannheim to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mannheim to Detmold train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Altenbeken station.
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The distance between Mannheim and Detmold is 273.9 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Detmold, Bahnhof via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Altenbeken in around 4h 30m.