There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Detmold by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 19m€76–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels South to Münster bus stopbus N71
- Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Bielefeld central train stationbus N69
8h€42–63Drive 387 km
- Drive from Brussels to Detmoldcar 387 km
3h 57m€62–90Train via Bergkamen
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain Tha
- Take the train from Kamen to Bielefeld Hbftrain Re
6h 27m
Brussels to Detmold by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Detmold is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Detmold is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels to Detmold station. However, there are services departing from Brussels South and arriving at Bielefeld central train station via Münster bus stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Köln Hbf and Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Brussels and Detmold is 433 km. The road distance is 387 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €75 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Brussels to Detmold, including transfers.
Brussels to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels South station.
Brussels to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Detmold is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Detmold, Germany?
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Detmold, Bahnhof via Köln Hbf and Bielefeld Hbf in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels South to Detmold, Bahnhof via Münster bus stop, Bielefeld central train station, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 8h.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120–210
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Kamen to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels South to Münster bus stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Münster bus stop to Bielefeld central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Brussels to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.
Brussels to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Detmold is 387 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Brussels to Detmold.
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