The average train between Hanover and Herisau takes 11h 18m 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 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Herisau at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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15h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hanover to Herisau? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 11h 18m.
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 27m.