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Compare train, flight, and bus 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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Herford:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Herford costing on average $45 (€37).
A bus is $389 (€318) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Herford costing on average $409 (€335).
Other travel options to Herford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 32m.
Flight takes on average 3h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Herford
How to get from Cologne to Herford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Herford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:25 AM3h35Leverkusen, Bf Mitte12:00 PMBad Salzuflen, ZOB am Ostertor$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:25 AM3h35Leverkusen, Bf Mitte12:00 PMBad Salzuflen, ZOB am Ostertor$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 847 · 896469:26 AM2h32Cologne Hbf11:58 AMHerford station$861One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 26811 · IC 24418:49 AM2h38Cologne Hbf11:27 AMHerford station$541One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1014 · 897138:32 AM2h35Cologne Messe/Deutz11:07 AMHerford station$611One-way1 transfer
- 897159:07 AM3h00Cologne Hbf12:07 PMHerford station$621One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:50 AM4h10Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)12:00 PMBad Salzuflen, ZOB am Ostertor$181One-way0 transfers
LH4105+
LH21368:30 AM4h05Cologne Bonn Airport12:35 PMMünster Osnabrück Airport$6271One-way1 transfer
LH1977+LH21381:05 PM3h35Cologne Bonn Airport4:40 PMMünster Osnabrück Airport$6551One-way1 transfer
LH5348+LH21367:00 AM5h35Cologne Bonn Airport12:35 PMMünster Osnabrück Airport$7481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Herford:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Herford costing on average $45 (€37).
A bus is $389 (€318) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Herford costing on average $409 (€335).
Other travel options to Herford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 32m.
Flight takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Herford as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Münster Osnabrück Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Herford station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Bad Salzuflen, ZOB am Ostertor.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Herford by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Herford by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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