The average train between Heilbronn and Herford takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Heilbronn 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 every 4 hours between Heilbronn and Herford. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Herford at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Wuerzburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 43m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn to Herford. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hbf station and arriving at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station via Wuerzburg Hbf station and Hannover Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Heilbronn to Herford train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Heilbronn Hbf station.
Heilbronn to Herford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
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The distance between Heilbronn and Herford is 333 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Heilbronn Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB via Wuerzburg Hbf, Würzburg Hbf, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 27m.