The average train between Milan and Herford takes 16h 5m and the fastest train takes 11h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan 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 twice daily between Milan and Herford. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Herford at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Milan 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 Milan to Herford. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Herford station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.
Milan to Herford train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Herford train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Book your Milan to Herford train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Milan and Herford is 740.4 km. The road distance is 1,062 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB via Basel SBB and Dortmund Hbf in around 11h 31m.