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

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Herford

Showing times and prices for Jun 18

Cheapest price

$20

Average price

$34

Fastest journey

2 h 37 m

Average duration

2 h 49 m

Trains per day

Distance

177 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Cologne to Herford will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Cologne for Herford on Wed, Jun 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 177 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .

On Wed, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 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.

02:14PM2h37

Cologne

04:51PMHerford

$201One-way

0 transfers

12:07PM3h00

Cologne

03:07PMHerford

$471One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train for Cologne to Herford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Herford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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Most popular Train	Bus
€28 Average price	€16 Average price Cheapest
3h 53m Average duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 40m Average duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Cologne to Herford

Germany

Trains from Cologne to Herford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.

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

Distance

109 miles (177 km)

Average train duration

3h 23m

Cheapest ticket price

$14 (€11)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 12m

First train

05:13

Last train

20:11

Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, National Express and FlixTrain from Cologne to Herford trains

You can travel by train from Cologne to Herford with Deutsche Bahn, National Express and FlixTrain for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

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 Cologne to Herford train.

Train information from Cologne to Herford with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 2 h 17 min
Cheapest Price: $39
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 10 a day

National Express is the leading train company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 trains a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express trains are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most trains are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Cologne - Herford train: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Cologne to Herford train information with National Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 46 min
Cheapest Price: $61
National Express frequency: 14 a day

Flixtrain GmbH is a German railway company owned by Flixmobility. FlixTrain already connects many cities in Germany with its green trains. The trains run on 100 percent renewable energy. Onboard facilities: FlixTrain trains are equipped with air conditioning, toilets, USB and sockets and have plenty of legroom. You will find free WiFi on most trains and a range of food and drinks is available. There is a standard ticket that guarantees you a seat. You can take luggage with you free of charge, provided it can be stowed in the luggage racks. Find the current FlixTrain timetable for your train between Cologne and Herford at Omio and easily book FlixTrain train tickets online.

Cologne to Herford train information with FlixTrain:

Average Duration: 2 h 36 min
Cheapest Price: $6
FlixTrain frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Herford

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne 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 Cologne to Herford.

Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Herford can start from as little as $7 (€6) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne to Herford is $24 (€19); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cologne to Herford train travel time is 2 h 34 min for the 110 mile (177 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cologne to Herford leaves at 12: 03 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cologne to Herford leaves at 11: 37 PM.

Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day from Cologne to Herford with Deutsche Bahn, National Express or FlixTrain. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the route from Cologne to Herford you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn, National Express or FlixTrain. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Herford from Cologne on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 37 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Cologne Hbf, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 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 Cologne is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 34 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Cologne to Herford is January.

You have options as you can travel to Herford from Cologne 2 different ways: train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Cologne to Herford

Cologne

Herford

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

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