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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | HBF | Herford | No tags | ||||
| Train | HBF | Herford | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Herford 2 | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Herford 2 | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Train | Essen Central Train Station | Herford 2 | No tags |
Get from Essen to Herford
The journey takes about 1 hour 36 minutes, and with fares starting at just £39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Herford by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Essen to Herford?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Herford start from £39. The average price for this train route is around £48. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Herford?
The average train journey time from Essen to Herford is 1h 36m, covering a distance of 85 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 27m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Herford route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, FlixTrain.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Herford?
The earliest train from Essen to Herford departs at 06:21. And the latest train departs at 20:00.
Which is the best train operator from Essen to Herford?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Herford?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Essen to Herford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Herford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Herford was searched and found on 6 Dec 2025 with a price of £10To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Herford as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £10 to £37 for a train ticket from Essen to Herford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-06.
