The average train between Mannheim and Herford takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is at least one train per day 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 once daily between Mannheim and Herford. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Herford at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 54m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Herford. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station via Köln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
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.
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The distance between Mannheim and Herford is 292.3 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB via Köln Hbf in around 4h 30m.