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Compare train for Munich to Herford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Herford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €74, while a flight costs an average of €296.
Distance: 303 miles (488 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€120 Average price | €296 Average price | €74 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 27m Average total duration 12h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Munich to Herford
Compare the available ways to get from Munich to Herford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Herford:
A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Herford costing on average €120.
A bus is €223 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Herford costing on average €296.
Other travel options to Herford take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 27m.
You'll arrive about 56m sooner (5h 52m by train vs 6h 48m by car). Tickets start at around €120 compared to roughly €15 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 Munich to Herford
How to get from Munich to Herford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Herford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:40 PM 14h20 Munich 11:00 AM Herford €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:40 PM 14h20 Munich 11:00 AM Herford €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:40 PM 14h20 Munich 11:00 AM Herford €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:40 PM 14h20 Munich 10:00 AM Herford €55 1 One-way 0 transfers4:20 PM 23h00 Munich 3:20 PM Herford €70 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Herford:
A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Herford costing on average €120.
A bus is €223 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Herford costing on average €296.
Other travel options to Herford take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 27m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Herford as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Herford station.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Bad Oeynhausen, ZOB Sültebusch.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Herford by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Herford by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Herford by bus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline.
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