How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Herford

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Herford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $160.

Distance: 137 miles (222 km)

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$63

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$160

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4h 43m

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55m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.3kg

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Lufthansa

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from Frankfurt am Main to Herford

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Herford by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Herford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    2:15 AM7h45
    Frankfurt am Main
    10:00 AMHerford
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    2:15 AM7h45
    Frankfurt am Main
    10:00 AMHerford
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    2:15 AM7h45
    Frankfurt am Main
    10:00 AMHerford
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Herford

Travel 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 Frankfurt am Main to Herford.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Herford including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Herford is a bus with an average price of $38.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Herford:

A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Herford costing on average $63.

A bus is $123 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Herford costing on average $160.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Herford is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Herford take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 0m.

Bus takes on average 4h 43m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Herford is approximately 137 miles (222 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Herford is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Herford as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Herford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Herford station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Bünde, Osnabrücker Strasse (Shell).
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Herford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Herford by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Herford by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Herford by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Herford:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Herford often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Bielefeld, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Herford and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Herford to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Spending 2 to 3 days in Herford is ideal to explore its cultural attractions, such as the MARTa Herford contemporary art museum, local historical sites, and enjoy the charming town atmosphere.

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