The average train between Geneva and Herford takes 11h 48m and the fastest train takes 9h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva 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 day between Geneva and Herford. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Herford at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 11h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Geneva 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 Geneva to Herford. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Herford station via Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
Geneva to Herford train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Herford train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Book your Geneva to Herford train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Geneva and Herford is 682.5 km. The road distance is 928 km.
You can take a train from Genève to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB via Renens VD, Basel SBB, and Dortmund Hbf in around 10h 55m.