The average train between Stuttgart and Herford takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 every 4 hours between Stuttgart and Herford. The earliest departure is at 2:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Herford at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Herford. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Herford station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Stuttgart to Herford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Herford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Book your Stuttgart to Herford train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Stuttgart and Herford is 372.2 km. The road distance is 575 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB via Dortmund Hbf in around 4h 36m.