The average train between Flensburg and Herford takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Flensburg 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 hourly between Flensburg and Herford. The earliest departure is at 2:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Flensburg is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Herford at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Flensburg to Herford. However, there are services departing from Flensburg station and arriving at Herford station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Flensburg to Herford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Flensburg station.
Flensburg to Herford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Book your Flensburg to Herford train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Flensburg and Herford is 301.2 km. The road distance is 461 km.
You can take a train from Flensburg to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB via Hamburg Hbf and Osnabrück Hbf in around 5h 19m.