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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Frankfurt Am Main to Detmold

Composite routes from Frankfurt Am Main to Detmold

Cheapest
2 h 38 min
Car
303 km.
from $16
Other
4 h 6 min
202 km.
from $88.50

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bielefeld
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$44.53

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Kassel
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.89–$57.25
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbeken
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$39.44
Train from Frankfurt to Altenbeken
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbeken
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$19.08–$29.26

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold is to bus which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Detmold?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt am Main station to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt central train station and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via BI-Brackwede, Gotenstraße and Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Detmold?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Altenbeken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Detmold is 308 km. The road distance is 303.9 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 4h 6m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Detmold bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Detmold train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold is to train via Kassel which takes 4h 6m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 7h 8m. There are no good options to train between Frankfurt am Main to Detmold.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Detmold bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bielefeld Brackwede train station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Detmold train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Detmold is 304 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Detmold.

Where can I stay near Detmold?

There are 679+ hotels available in Detmold. Prices start at $65.22 per night.
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