There are 4 ways to get from Leuven to Detmold by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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 Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 44m€79–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Antwerp to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N1328
8h 37m€48–96Drive 361 km
- Drive from Leuven to Detmoldcar 361 km
3h 38m€58–83Train via Bergkamen
- Take the train from Louvain to Eupentrain Ic
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Kamentrain Re
- Take the train from Kamen to Bielefeld Hbftrain Re
7h 50m
Leuven to Detmold by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Detmold is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Leuven to Detmold is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Detmold station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Lüdenscheid and arriving at Bielefeld Brackwede train station via Antwerp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Liege-Guillemins, Köln Hbf and Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Leuven and Detmold is 404 km. The road distance is 361 km.
The best way to get from Leuven to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €75 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Leuven to Detmold, including transfers.
Leuven to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp station.
Leuven to Detmold train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
The best way to get from Leuven to Detmold is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Detmold, Germany?
You can take a train from Louvain to Detmold, Bahnhof via Liege-Guillemins, Köln Hbf, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp to Bielefeld Brackwede train station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 5h.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Eupen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Aachen Hbf to Kamen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- 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 Antwerp to Bielefeld Brackwede train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Leuven to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bielefeld Brackwede train station.
Leuven to Detmold train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Detmold is 361 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Leuven to Detmold.
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