Berlin to Herford train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Herford

Showing times and prices for Jun 20

Cheapest price

$33

Average price

$52

Fastest journey

2 h 54 m

Average duration

4 h 1 m

Trains per day

Distance

325 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Herford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Berlin to Herford will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Berlin for Herford on Fri, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 325 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .

On Fri, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 6 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

07:28AM4h23

Berlin

11:51AMHerford

$331One-way

0 transfers

11:26AM6h24

Berlin

05:50PMHerford

$431One-way

0 transfers

11:40AM6h11

Berlin

05:51PMHerford

$441One-way

0 transfers

03:24AM2h54

Berlin

06:18AMHerford

$441One-way

0 transfers

05:46AM3h05

Berlin

08:51AMHerford

$981One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Herford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Herford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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Most popular Train	Bus
€49 Average price	€25 Average price Cheapest
4h 30m Average duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 38m Average duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Berlin to Herford

Germany

Trains from Berlin to Herford run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $22 (€18)

Distance

201 miles (325 km)

Average train duration

4h 0m

Cheapest ticket price

$24 (€19)

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 56m

First train

05:05

Last train

16:06

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $22 (€18)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn and FlixTrain from Berlin to Herford trains

Travel from Berlin to Herford from $43 (€35) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn and FlixTrain! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Berlin to Herford train.

Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Herford train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: $43
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 16 a day

FlixTrain is a German train company which is part of FlixMobility, the company who own FlixBus. Since 2018, FlixMobility has also offered the option of train travel to some of the largest German cities like Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin including trains between Berlin and Herford. FlixTrain has high speed comfortable trains with a guaranteed seat, foot space, reading lamp and a luggage rack to store your belongings as well as sockets on most trains and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. The most popualr routes in Germany for FlixTrain are from Berlin to Hamburg, Frankfurt to Stuttgart and Cologne to Hamburg. They also offer trains on the Sotckholm to Gothenburg route in Sweden.

FlixTrain from Berlin to Herford train information:

Average Duration: 6 h
Cheapest Price: $50
FlixTrain frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Herford

FAQs: Travel by train from Berlin to Herford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Herford.

Cheap train tickets from Berlin to Herford can start from as little as $24 (€19) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Berlin to Herford is $64 (€52); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Berlin to Herford train time is 2 h 40 min covering the 202 mile (325 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Berlin to Herford leaves at 12: 05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Berlin to Herford leaves at 11: 55 PM.

There are 14 trains a day from Berlin to Herford which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Berlin to Herford train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Berlin to Herford to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 55 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Berlin Hbf, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Herford, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Herford from Berlin is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 40 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Berlin to Herford is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Berlin to Herford including taking a train, bus or flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Berlin to Herford

Berlin

Herford

The major train station for departures in Berlin is Berlin Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Berlin Hbf for your trip from Berlin to Herford.

Berlin Hbf Wifi