1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£23
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
47 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
48 m
Trains on 18 Sept
31
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover to Herford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Herford will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 31 trains from Hanover to Herford, including 20 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 1548
IC 2044
ICE 550
IC 2446
IC 2444
ICE 1548
ICE 1546
ICE 1542
ICE 1544
IC 2044Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Herford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 78 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Herford:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Herford costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Herford take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 17m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 0m by train vs 1h 8m by car). Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hanover to Herford trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
95824 | 8:09 Hanover Hbf | 1h06 | 9:15 Herford station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1548 | On time 8:56 Hanover Hbf | 0h47 | 9:43 Herford station | 0 changesdirect | |
95774+ 14558 | 9:09 Hanover Hbf | 1h14 | 10:23 Herford station | 1 change | |
IC 2044 | On time 9:40 Hanover Hbf | 0h51 | 10:31 Herford station | 0 changesdirect | |
95826 | 10:09 Hanover Hbf | 1h06 | 11:15 Herford station | 0 changesdirect | |
95776+ 14562 | 11:09 Hanover Hbf | 1h14 | 12:23 Herford station | 1 change | |
IC 2046 | On time 11:40 Hanover Hbf | 0h51 | 12:31 Herford station | 0 changesdirect | |
95828 | 12:09 Hanover Hbf | 1h06 | 13:15 Herford station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1546 | On time 12:56 Hanover Hbf | 0h47 | 13:43 Herford station | 0 changesdirect | |
95778+ 14566 | 13:05 Hanover Hbf | 1h18 | 14:23 Herford station | 1 change | |
IC 2048 | On time 13:40 Hanover Hbf | 0h51 | 14:31 Herford station | 0 changesdirect | |
95830 | 14:09 Hanover Hbf | 1h06 | 15:15 Herford station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 558 · 89654 | On time 14:40 Hanover Hbf | 1h18 | 15:58 Herford station | 1 change | |
95780+ 14570 | 15:09 Hanover Hbf | 1h14 | 16:23 Herford station | 1 change | |
IC 2440 | On time 15:40 Hanover Hbf | 0h51 | 16:31 Herford station | 0 changesdirect | |
95832 | 16:09 Hanover Hbf | 1h06 | 17:15 Herford station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Hanover to Herford run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 47m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:57 |
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Discover the best of Herford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Herford trip today.
Contemporary art museum in a landmark building by Frank Gehry, showing changing exhibitions and modern art in a distinctive setting.
Local history museum covering Herford’s urban past, daily life and regional culture through artefacts and changing displays.
Museum focused on Daniel Pöppelmann and local history, housed in a former monastery complex with displays on architecture and the city.
Central square framed by historic buildings, shops and civic life. A practical starting point for exploring Herford on foot.
Green riverside park near the centre with paths, lawns and event space. Good for a relaxed walk between cultural sights.
Compact old-town area with churches, historic streets and small squares. It is ideal for a self-guided walk through Herford’s past.
A hearty Westphalian lentil soup, often cooked with vegetables and sausage. It is a long-standing regional comfort dish in East Westphalia.
Traditional Westphalian ham cured and air-dried for a robust smoky flavour. It is one of the region’s best-known specialities.
A rustic rye bread from Westphalia, baked slowly for a dense texture and mild sweetness. It is a staple across the region, including Herford.
Stylish restaurant and hotel dining room with modern European cooking, suitable for a more refined meal in Herford.
Traditional German restaurant in Herford with hearty regional dishes, seasonal specials and a warm, classic atmosphere.
Well-known local venue serving German and Central European dishes in a relaxed setting near the historic centre.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, meals and local transport are usually reasonable, with lower tourist prices than major cities such as Berlin, Munich or Hamburg.
Round up or leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change or rounding up is normal.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover to Herford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Herford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hanover to Herford trains use the Hannover Hbf to Herford station pair. Use this guide to compare Hanover and Herford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hannover Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Balzac Coffee, Burger King, McDonald's, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, asiahung, Mr. CLOU, Nordsee, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hannover Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hannover Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the main entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hannover Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hannover Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover Hbf: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Mussmann, IntercityHotel Hannover, Hotel Loccumer Hof.
Hannover, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB is 1 km from Hanover city centre. Public transport options include:
Hannover, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hannover, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB.
ATMs are available at Hannover, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB.
Available at Hannover, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hannover, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB.
Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof is 2 km from Hanover city centre. Public transport options include:
Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Öz Antalya Kebap, Ricklinger Döner, China-Imbiss Jasmin, Coimbra
Wi-Fi is available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof. ATMs are available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof.
Ticket office support is available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof. Information desks are available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof.
Luggage storage is available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof.
Herford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cxielo, Trattoria Il Baffino, Die Knolle, Rancho Grande
Wi-Fi is available at Herford. ATMs are available at Herford.
Ticket office support is available at Herford. Information desks are available at Herford.
Luggage storage is available at Herford. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Herford: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Herford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Herford.
Nearby hotels include Aappartel, Hotel Hansa, Apart GO 25.
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