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 PM14h20Munich11:00 AMHerfordCHF441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:40 PM14h20Munich11:00 AMHerfordCHF441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:05 PM13h55Munich10:00 AMHerfordCHF571One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:25 PM16h55Munich3:20 PMHerfordCHF451One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from CHF39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF39, and a flight costs an average of CHF125.
Distance: 303 miles (488 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF119 Average price | CHF54 Average price Cheapest | CHF171 Average price | CHF14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Herford:
A bus is CHF65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Herford costing on average CHF119.
A bus is CHF118 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Herford costing on average CHF171.
Other travel options to Herford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Herford:
A bus is CHF65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Herford costing on average CHF119.
A bus is CHF118 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Herford costing on average CHF171.
Other travel options to Herford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 7 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, bus, and flight 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 Salzuflen, ZOB am Ostertor.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Herford by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Herford by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Herford by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 9 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
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