The average train between Kassel and Herford takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Kassel and Herford. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Herford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 2h 48m.
Kassel to Herford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Kassel to Herford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Book your Kassel to Herford train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and National Express.
The distance between Kassel and Herford is 105.4 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB via Altenbeken in around 2h 30m.