Rome2Rio

How to get fromGeneva to Detmoldby plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Find Transport to Detmold

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 9 ways to get from Geneva to Detmold by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane GVA - DUS
    2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bielefeld Hbftrain train
    4h 29m
    €129–329

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus FlixBus N122
    2. Take the bus from Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr to Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhofbus bus Dnipro
    16h 55m
    €106–169

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain train
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain train 20 / ...
    4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain train Re
    11h 15m
    €171–330

  4. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain train
    3. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain night train Nj
    4. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain train Re
    12h 46m
    €126–280

  5. Fly to Hannover Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane plane GVA - HAJ
    2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain train
    5h 57m
    €159–351

  6. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane GVA - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain train
    3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain train
    5h 33m
    €167–374

  7. Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane plane GVA - FMO
    2. Take the train from Ibbenbueren to Herfordtrain train
    7h 12m
    €140–364

  8. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Geneva to Lörrach Hbfcar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Lörrach Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain train
    3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Detmoldcar car
    12h 50m
    €160–215

  9. Drive  814.4 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Detmoldcar car 814.4 km
    7h 49m
    €157–226

Geneva to Detmold by train

Calendar66Weekly Trains
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€171Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Geneva to Detmold.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 761.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Detmold, Germany?

You can take a train from Genève to Detmold, Bahnhof via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Altenbeken in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Detmold, Bahnhof via Dortmund central bus station, Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 16h 55m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There