The average train between Herford and Munich takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Herford to Munich. 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 Herford and Munich. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herford is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Munich at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Altenbeken and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Herford to Munich. However, there are services departing from Herford station and arriving at Munich station via Altenbeken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Herford to Munich train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Herford to Munich train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at München Hbf station.
Book your Herford to Munich train tickets online with Eurobahn, National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Herford and Munich is 488.1 km. The road distance is 602 km.
You can take a train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to München Hbf via Altenbeken and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 6h 28m.