Travel Information from Herford to Cologne
| 110 miles (177 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $18 - $22 | |
| Train • $18 (€16) • 2 h 27 min | |
| Train • $18 (€16) • 2 h 27 min | |
| Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 110 miles (177 km) by train or bus between Herford and Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Herford to Cologne.
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The best way to travel from Herford to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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There are 2 options to travel between Herford and Cologne including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Cologne from Herford is by taking a train, which costs on average $18 (€16).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Herford to Cologne:
Taking a train costs $3 (€3) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $22 (€19) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Herford to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 27 min.
There are alternative travel options to Cologne that take longer:
Bus takes 8 h 7 min on average.
The distance from Herford to Cologne is approximately 110 miles (177 km).
The average frequency per day from Herford to Cologne is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Cologne from Herford as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Herford to Cologne:
- Most travelers catch their train from Herford and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Herford to Cologne:
- Deutsche Bahn, National Express or Eurobahn can take you to Cologne by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Herford to Cologne for $22 (€20).
Yes, there are direct services available from Herford to Cologne with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn or National Express.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Herford to Cologne.
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