The average train between Calais and Herford takes 9h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 3 times a day between Calais and Herford. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Herford at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 9h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 58m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Herford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Herford. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville station and arriving at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station via Lille Flandres station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
Calais to Herford train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Herford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
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The distance between Calais and Herford is 488.7 km. The road distance is 556 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 48m.