What is the cheapest way to get from Kiel to Detmold?

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Detmold is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kiel to Detmold?

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Detmold is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Detmold?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Detmold station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Bielefeld Brackwede train station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Kiel to Detmold?

The distance between Kiel and Detmold is 424 km. The road distance is 336.4 km.

How do I travel from Kiel to Detmold without a car?

The best way to get from Kiel to Detmold without a car is to train via Bielefeld Hbf which takes 5h 17m and costs €65 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Kiel to Detmold?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Kiel to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Detmold bus from?

Kiel to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Detmold train from?

Kiel to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Detmold?

The best way to get from Kiel to Detmold is to train via Bielefeld Hbf which takes 5h 17m and costs €65 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Kiel to Detmold bus arrive?

Kiel to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Detmold train arrive?

Kiel to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Detmold is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Kiel to Detmold.

How do I get a train ticket from Kiel to Detmold?

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Kiel to Detmold - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kiel to Detmold by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bielefeld Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 17m
€65–349
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N71
7h 14m
€36–64
Drive 336.4 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Detmoldcar 336.4 km
3h 15m
€49–70
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Altenbekentrain S5
5h 58m

Kiel to Detmold by train

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5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 423.7 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Detmold, Germany?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Detmold, Bahnhof via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Bielefeld Brackwede train station, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 7h 14m.

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