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The average train between Magdeburg and Herford takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Magdeburg 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.

2h 39m
Duration
238 km
Distance
€50
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Magdeburg to Herford train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Magdeburg and Herford. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Herford at 11:31 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    train train 2h 44m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 238.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Magdeburg, Germany and Herford, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 2h 27m.

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