How to get from Herford to Forst by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Herford to Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE6 (RRX) train from Herford Bf station to Köln Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S19 train and finally take the 543 bus from Windeck, Rosbach Bf station to Windeck am Weiher station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min.

280min
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - S19S19
Bus - 543543
Walk to Forst
Leaves from Herford Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Herford
  • 2
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Hbf
    180 min
  • 4
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Au(Sieg)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windeck, Rosbach Bf
    61 min
  • 6
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Windeck Perseifen
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windeck am Weiher
    8 min
  • 8
    Walk to Forst
    Walk to
    Forst
    900 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RE6, S19 and 543

To get from Herford to Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE6 train from Herford, Bahnhof station to Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S19 train and finally take the 543 bus from Windeck, Rosbach Bf station to Windeck am Weiher station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 41 min.

281min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6RE6
Train - S19S19
Bus - 543543
Walk to Forst
Leaves from Herford, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Herford, Bahnhof
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Bf
    195 min
  • 4
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Au(Sieg)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windeck, Rosbach Bf
    46 min
  • 6
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Windeck Perseifen
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windeck am Weiher
    8 min
  • 8
    Walk to Forst
    Walk to
    Forst
    900 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Herford to Forst

The distance between Herford, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Forst, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 303.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 280 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Herford to Forst by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Herford

Herford is located at Herford, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Herford, Bahnhof.

Bus stations close to Herford:

  • Herford, Bahnhof
  • Herford, Engerstraße
  • Herford, Gänsemarkt

Public transit stations close to Forst, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Forst is located at Forst, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Windeck am Weiher.

Train stations close to Forst:

  • Windeck Rosbach Bf
  • Hamm (Sieg) Etzbach Bf
  • Windeck, Au (Sieg) Bf

Bus stations close to Forst:

  • Windeck am Weiher
  • Windeck Kohlberger Str.
  • Windeck Kohlberg Eisenstr.

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via RE6, S19 and 543

To get from Herford to Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE6 train from Herford, Bahnhof station to Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S19 train and finally take the 543 bus from Windeck, Rosbach Bf station to Windeck am Weiher station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 41 min.

281min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6RE6
Train - S19S19
Bus - 543543
Walk to Forst
Leaves from Herford, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Herford, Bahnhof
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Köln Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Bf
    195 min
  • 4
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Au(Sieg)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windeck, Rosbach Bf
    46 min
  • 6
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Windeck Perseifen
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windeck am Weiher
    8 min
  • 8
    Walk to Forst
    Walk to
    Forst
    900 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Herford to Forst?

    The fastest way takes 280 minutes, using Bus line RE6 (RRX), Bus line S19, Bus line 543.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Herford to Forst?

    The alternative route takes 281 minutes, using Bus line RE6, Bus line S19, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct train between Herford and Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Herford to Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The RE6 (RRX) train line goes from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf station near Herford to Köln Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Köln Hbf station near Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Herford to Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Herford and Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 4 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Herford to get to Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the RE6 (RRX) train from the Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf station near Herford in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Herford and Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the train at the Köln Hbf stop, which is closest to Forst in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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