The average train between Zurich and Detmold takes 10h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 5 times a day between Zurich and Detmold. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Detmold at 12:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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16h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Detmold station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
Zurich to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Altenbeken station.
Book your Zurich to Detmold train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Detmold is 508.9 km. The road distance is 726 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Detmold, Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Altenbeken in around 8h 35m.