The average train between Dresden and Herford takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. There is at least one train per day from Dresden 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 Dresden and Herford. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Herford at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 58m • 2 changes


5h 58m • 2 changes


5h 58m • 2 changes


5h 58m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Herford. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Herford station via Berlin-Spandau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Dresden to Herford train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Dresden-Neustadt station.
Dresden to Herford train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
Book your Dresden to Herford train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dresden and Herford is 369.3 km. The road distance is 555 km.
You can take a train from Dresden-Neustadt to Herford via S Spandau Bhf and Bielefeld Hbf in around 4h 52m.