Rotterdam to Herford by train

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Overview: trains from Rotterdam to Herford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rotterdam to Herford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:24 View journey
Last train 23:24 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 36m View journey
Distance (km) 288
Trains / day 35 View all
Cheapest journey £74.46 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 59m
Train operators 18

Travelling from Rotterdam to Herford by train

Considering a train trip from Rotterdam to Herford? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train travel between Rotterdam and Herford: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Rotterdam to Herford:

  • Cheapest tickets: £74.46

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 6 months in advance.

Rotterdam to Herford departure timetable

On this route, 35 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Rotterdam at 05:24 and the last leaving at 23:24 during the week.

For weekend travel to Herford, the earliest departure is at 06:20 and the last one is at 23:24. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 19 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Rotterdam to Herford

Trains can complete this route in as little as 4 hours and 36 minutes. The total distance travelled is 288 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Rotterdam and Herford?

Tickets along this route go on sale 6 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Rotterdam to Herford

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Herford city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Rotterdam to Herford

Want to know more about your journey from Rotterdam to Herford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Rotterdam to Herford is 288 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.