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The average train between Munich and Herford takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Munich 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.

7h 7m
Duration
598 km
Distance
€134
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from München Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain train 25 / ...
  2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Altenbekentrain train Re
  3. Take the train from Altenbeken to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain train
6h 11m
€113–220

Munich to Herford train times

Trains run hourly between Munich and Herford. The earliest departure is at 3:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Herford at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn13h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn6h 24m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn6h 54m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn6h 24m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 16m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn6h 15m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National ExpressEurobahn6h 22m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 597.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from München Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Altenbeken in around 6h 11m.

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