Herford to Frankfurt am Main train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Herford to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for Jul 15

Cheapest price

$38

Average price

$38

Fastest journey

8 h 40 m

Average duration

8 h 40 m

Trains per day

Distance

222 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Herford to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Herford for Frankfurt am Main on Tue, Jul 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 222 km distance in an average of 8 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 40 m .

On Tue, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 8 h 40 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.

09:52AM8h40

Herford

06:32PMFrankfurt am Main

$381One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Herford to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Herford to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €94.

Distance: 137 miles (222 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€67 Average price	€27 Average price Cheapest	€109 Average price
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions	0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	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 Herford to Frankfurt am Main

Germany

Trains from Herford to Frankfurt am Main run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) 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

137 miles (222 km)

Average train duration

3h 50m

Cheapest ticket price

$18 (€14)

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 32m

First train

00:04

Last train

23:57

Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn and National Express from Herford to Frankfurt am Main trains

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn and National Express train tickets to Frankfurt am Main from Herford from $43 (€35) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Herford to Frankfurt am Main train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 3 h 58 min
Cheapest Price: $43
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 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 Herford - Frankfurt am Main 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.

National Express from Herford to Frankfurt am Main train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $110
National Express frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Trains from Herford to Frankfurt am Main

FAQs: Travel by train from Herford to Frankfurt am Main 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 Herford to Frankfurt am Main.

Cheap train tickets from Herford to Frankfurt am Main can start from as little as $30 (€24) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Herford to Frankfurt am Main is $70 (€56); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Herford to Frankfurt am Main train time is 3 h 52 min covering the 138 mile (222 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Herford to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 12: 16 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Herford to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 11: 45 PM.

There are 18 trains a day from Herford to Frankfurt am Main which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn or National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Herford to Frankfurt am Main, you can count on Deutsche Bahn or National Express for the best way to get you to Frankfurt am Main. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Herford and Frankfurt am Main and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 45 PM.

A trip to Frankfurt am Main from Herford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 52 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Herford to Frankfurt am Main is July.

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

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Herford to Frankfurt am Main

Herford

Frankfurt am Main

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

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