The average train between Bern and Herisau takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Bern to Herisau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bern and Herisau. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Herisau at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Herisau. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Herisau station via Gossau SG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Bern to Herisau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Herisau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gossau SG station.
Book your Bern to Herisau train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Appenzeller Bahnen.
The distance between Bern and Herisau is 146.8 km. The road distance is 199 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bern to Gossau SG hourly. Tickets cost CHF 65–210 and the journey takes 2h 13m.