The average train between Rotterdam and Detmold takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Detmold at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Gouda station and arriving at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station via Hengelo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Rotterdam to Detmold train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
Rotterdam to Detmold train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
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The distance between Rotterdam and Detmold is 301.2 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Detmold, Bahnhof via Gouda, Hengelo, and Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB in around 5h 55m.