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

From Herford to Kerpen by bus and train

To get from Herford to Kerpen 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 Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 976 bus from Kerpen Horrem Bf station to Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min.

249min
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 976976
Walk to Kerpen
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)
    Leverkusen Mitte Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    73 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    104 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Kerpen Buir Kirche
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kerpen
    Walk to
    Kerpen
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Herford to Kerpen by bus and train via RE6, RE1 and 976

To get from Herford to Kerpen 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 Essen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the 976 bus from Kerpen Horrem Bf station to Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6RE6
Train - RE1RE1
Bus - 976976
Walk to Kerpen
Leaves from Herford, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Herford, Bahnhof
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Köln Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    98 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    80 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Kerpen Buir Kirche
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kerpen
    Walk to
    Kerpen
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Herford to Kerpen

The distance between Herford, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Kerpen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 252.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 249 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Herford to Kerpen 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 Kerpen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

Train stations close to Kerpen:

  • Kerpen Sindorf (S)

Bus stations close to Kerpen:

  • Kerpen Marienkapelle
  • Kerpen, Manheim Marienkapelle
  • Kerpen, Manheim Bürgerzentrum

Alternative route from Herford to Kerpen by bus and train via RE6, RE1 and 976

To get from Herford to Kerpen 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 Essen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the 976 bus from Kerpen Horrem Bf station to Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6RE6
Train - RE1RE1
Bus - 976976
Walk to Kerpen
Leaves from Herford, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Herford, Bahnhof
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Köln Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    98 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    80 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Kerpen Buir Kirche
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kerpen
    Walk to
    Kerpen
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 249 minutes, using Bus line RE6 (RRX), Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 976.

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

    The alternative route takes 250 minutes, using Bus line RE6, Bus line RE1, Bus line 976.

  • Is there a direct train between Herford and Kerpen 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 9 min.

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

    The RE6 (RRX) train line goes from Leverkusen Mitte Bf station near Herford to Dortmund Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Dortmund Hbf station near Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Herford and Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 4 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the RE6 (RRX) train from the Leverkusen Mitte Bf station near Herford in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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