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Trip Summary
There are usually 117 daily train trips available from Herford to Esslingen. Traveling by train from Herford to Esslingen usually takes 6 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 4 hours and 57 minutes.
| Distance | 235 mi (378 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 57m |
| Lowest price | $70.55 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Herford to Esslingen?
There are 4 train lines with service from Herford to Esslingen am Neckar. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 107 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 2 | 6h 26m | $105.88 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 6h 20m | $120.01 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 107 | 6h 25m | $132.60 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 6 | 6h 27m | $112.16 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Herford to Esslingen start from $106, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Esslingen am Neckar. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Herford leaves from Train Station . And in Esslingen am Neckar trains arrive at Esslingen(Neckar) and one other train station.
From Herford to Esslingen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 27 minutes. If you are looking to get to Esslingen am Neckar faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 57 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 6 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Esslingen am Neckar.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Herford and Esslingen is approximately 235 miles, or 378 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 25 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 57 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Herford to Esslingen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Herford at 1:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 117 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Herford to Esslingen. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Esslingen to Herford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Herford?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Herford.
All train stations in Herford:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Esslingen?
Main arrival station: Esslingen-Mettingen
Esslingen receives travelers from Herford at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Esslingen:
Esslingen-Mettingen
Esslingen(Neckar)
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