The average train between Nuremberg and Herford takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg and Herford. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Herford at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Herford. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Herford station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Nuremberg to Herford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Herford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Book your Nuremberg to Herford train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and Eurobahn.
The distance between Nuremberg and Herford is 340.7 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Altenbeken in around 5h 7m.