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Compare train for Dresden to Herford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Herford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $559.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$120 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $559 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Herford
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Herford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Herford:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Herford costing on average $120.
A bus is $498 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Herford costing on average $559.
Other travel options to Herford take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
Bus takes on average 8h 14m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (5h 1m by train vs 5h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $120 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Herford
How to get from Dresden to Herford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Herford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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1:29 PM 5h02 Dresden 6:31 PM Herford $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:29 PM 5h02 Dresden 6:31 PM Herford $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:29 PM 5h02 Dresden 6:31 PM Herford $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:29 AM 5h21 Dresden 10:50 AM Herford $91 1 One-way 1 transfer7:29 AM 5h21 Dresden 12:50 PM Herford $91 1 One-way 1 transfer9:29 AM 5h21 Dresden 2:50 PM Herford $91 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Herford:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Herford costing on average $120.
A bus is $498 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Herford costing on average $559.
Other travel options to Herford take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
Bus takes on average 8h 14m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Herford as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Herford station.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Münster Osnabrück Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Bünde, Osnabrücker Strasse (Shell).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Herford by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Herford by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Herford by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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