How to get from Herford to Unkel by train?

From Herford to Unkel by train

To get from Herford to Unkel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 (RRX) train from Herford Bf station to Köln Hbf station. Next, take the RE8 train from Köln Hbf station to Unkel Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RE8RE8
Walk to Unkel
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
    Köln Hbf
    178 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE8RE8
    Wait for train
    RE8
    Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Unkel Bf
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to Unkel
    Walk to
    Unkel
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Herford to Unkel by train via RE6 and RE8

To get from Herford to Unkel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 train from Herford, Bahnhof station to Köln Hbf station. Next, take the RE8 train from Köln Hbf station to Unkel Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min.

247min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6RE6
Train - RE8RE8
Walk to Unkel
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
    Köln Hbf
    178 min
  • 4
    Train - RE8RE8
    Wait for train
    RE8
    Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Unkel Bf
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to Unkel
    Walk to
    Unkel
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Herford to Unkel

The distance between Herford, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Unkel, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 276.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 245 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Herford to Unkel by 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 Unkel, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

Train stations close to Unkel:

  • Remagen Oberwinter Bahnof
  • Remagen Oberwinter Bf
  • Erpel Bf

Bus stations close to Unkel:

  • Unkel Grundschule
  • Unkel Realschule Plus
  • Unkel Fritz-Henkel-Straße

Related Routes

Alternative route from Herford to Unkel by train via RE6 and RE8

To get from Herford to Unkel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 train from Herford, Bahnhof station to Köln Hbf station. Next, take the RE8 train from Köln Hbf station to Unkel Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min.

247min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6RE6
Train - RE8RE8
Walk to Unkel
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
    Köln Hbf
    178 min
  • 4
    Train - RE8RE8
    Wait for train
    RE8
    Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Unkel Bf
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to Unkel
    Walk to
    Unkel
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 245 minutes, using Bus line RE6 (RRX), Bus line RE8.

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

    The alternative route takes 247 minutes, using Bus line RE6, Bus line RE8.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 5 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Herford and Unkel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 4 hr 5 min.

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

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