The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Herford takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Gelsenkirchen 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 4 times a week between Gelsenkirchen and Herford. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Herford at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Herford. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Herford station via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Gelsenkirchen to Herford train services, operated by National Express, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Herford train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Herford train tickets online with National Express, Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Herford is 127.8 km. The road distance is 141 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €23–100 and the journey takes 1h 7m. National Express also services this route once daily.
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