Prague to Herford by train

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Overview: trains from Prague to Herford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Prague 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 03:08 View journey
Last train 20:51 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 7hr 8m View journey
Distance (km) 464
Trains / day 11 View all
Cheapest journey €107.68 View journey
Avg journey time 9hr 59m
Train operators 7

Explore Prague to Herford by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Prague to Herford aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Prague and Herford

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: €107.68

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

  • Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.

And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Prague to Herford daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Herford on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 11 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 03:08: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:51: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:21: departure of first train on weekends

  • 20:28: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 1 hour and 14 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long does the train from Prague to Herford take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 7 hours and 8 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 464 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Prague and Herford?

You can secure tickets for travel between Prague and Herford up to 6 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

More information on train travel from Prague to Herford

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Herford city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Prague to Herford

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

The train route from Prague to Herford covers 464 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.