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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Detmold is to bus and train which costs €60 - €120 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Detmold is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Detmold?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Detmold. However, there are services departing from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers and arriving at Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof via Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Lille to Detmold?

The distance between Lille and Detmold is 542 km. The road distance is 481 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Detmold without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 2m and costs €80 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Lille to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Detmold bus from?

Lille to Detmold bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers station.

Where do I catch the Lille to Detmold train from?

Lille to Detmold train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille to Detmold?

The best way to get from Lille to Detmold is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 2m and costs €80 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Lille to Detmold bus arrive?

Lille to Detmold bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.

Where does the Lille to Detmold train arrive?

Lille to Detmold train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lille to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Detmold is 481 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Lille to Detmold.

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

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Where can I stay near Detmold?

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Lille to Detmold - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lille to Detmold by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 19 / ...
6h 2m
€84–274
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Osnabrück central train stationbus N1325 / ...
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain Stoptrein RB61 / ...
11h 8m
€62–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
2. Take the bus from Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr to Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhofbus Dnipro
9h 35m
€73–107
Drive 481 km
1. Drive from Lille to Detmoldcar 481 km
4h 43m
€77–112
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
6h 28m
€105–274

Lille to Detmold by train

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Distance: 541.8 km
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Detmold, Germany?

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Detmold, Bahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Köln Hbf, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to Detmold, Bahnhof via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 9h 35m.

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