The average train between Brussels and Herford takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is at least one train per day from Brussels to Herford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Brussels and Herford. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Herford at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Herford. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord station and arriving at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station via Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Brussels to Herford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Herford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
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The distance between Brussels and Herford is 330.7 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB via Köln Hbf in around 4h 41m.