The average train between Hanover and Herisau takes 10h 39m and the fastest train takes 9h. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover 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 5 times a day between Hanover and Herisau. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Herisau at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 10h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Herisau. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Herisau station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
Hanover to Herisau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Herisau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herisau station.
The distance between Hanover and Herisau is 555.2 km. The road distance is 763 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Herisau via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Konstanz in around 8h 34m.