The average train between Kassel and Herford takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel 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 2 hours between Kassel and Herford. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Herford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kassel 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 Kassel to Herford. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Herford station via Altenbeken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Kassel to Herford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Kassel to Herford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Book your Kassel to Herford train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Herford is 105.4 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Altenbeken in around 2h 51m.