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Trip Summary
You can pick from 6 daily train trips between Herne and Herford. The average train journey from Herne to Herford takes one hour and 59 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as one hour and 34 minutes.
| Distance | 75 mi (120 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 34m |
| Lowest price | $21.22 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Herne to Herford?
There are 4 train lines with service from Herne to Herford. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 6 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 2 | 1h 40m | $21.22 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 1h 45m | $26.02 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 6 | 2h 0m | $24.14 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 5 | 2h 5m | $31.28 |
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 Herne to Herford start from $23, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Herford. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Herne leaves from Wanne-Eickel Train Station and one other station. And in Herford trains arrive at Train Station .
From Herne to Herford train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 5 minutes. If you are looking to get to Herford faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 34 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Herne to Herford tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Herne at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 6 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Herford to Herne.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Herne?
Main departure station: Wanne-Eickel Train Station
There are two stations in Herne where you can board the train to Herford.
All train stations in Herne:
Wanne-Eickel Train Station
Herne-Börnig
Where is the train station in Herford?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Herford has one train station.
All train stations in Herford:
Train Station
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