The average train between Herford and Vechta takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Herford to Vechta. 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 Vechta. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herford is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Vechta at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Herford to Vechta. However, there are services departing from Herford station and arriving at Vechta station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Herford to Vechta train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Herford to Vechta train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Vechta station.
Book your Herford to Vechta train tickets online with Eurobahn and NordWestBahn.
The distance between Herford and Vechta is 72.9 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Vechta via Osnabrück Hbf in around 2h 25m.