The average train between Mannheim and Herford takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Mannheim 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 Mannheim and Herford. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Herford at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Herford. However, there are services departing from Mannheim station and arriving at Herford station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Mannheim to Herford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mannheim to Herford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Book your Mannheim to Herford train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Mannheim and Herford is 292.3 km. The road distance is 468 km.
You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB via Dortmund Hbf in around 3h 55m.