What is the Detmold to Cologne train price?

The lowest price available on this route is €33.06. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Detmold to Cologne?

Tickets for this journey become available 6 months before the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Detmold to Cologne by train?

The shortest trip is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Detmold to Cologne by train

Q: How far is the train trip from Detmold to Cologne?

The total distance from Detmold to Cologne is 173 kilometres.

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Overview: trains from Detmold to Cologne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Detmold to Cologne, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:02 View journey

Last train 23:25 View journey

Avg changes 1

Fastest journey 2hr 29m View journey

Distance (km) 173

Trains / day 29 View all

Cheapest journey €33.02 View journey

Avg journey time 3hr 21m

Train operators 13

Taking the train from Detmold to Cologne

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Train cost from Detmold to Cologne

Ready to book tickets from Detmold to Cologne? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

The cheapest tickets between Detmold and Cologne typically run €33.06.
If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .
If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .
You can book travel between these two destinations 6 months in advance.

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Train times for travel between Detmold and Cologne

If you are taking the train from Detmold to Cologne, you will have 29 trains each day (with a departure every 32 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 04:58. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:02. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:02, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:25.

How long does the train from Detmold to Cologne take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 29 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 173 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Detmold to Cologne?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 6 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making your Detmold to Cologne travels smooth and enjoyable

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FAQs about the train journey from Detmold to Cologne

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