The average train between Herne and Zurich takes 6h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Herne to Zurich. 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 Herne and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herne is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Zurich at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Bochum Hbf and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Herne to Zurich? 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 Herne to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Herne station and arriving at Zurich station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
Herne to Zurich train services, operated by Bogestra, depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Herne to Zurich train services, operated by Bogestra, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Herne to Zurich train tickets online with Bogestra, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Herne and Zurich is 473.7 km. The road distance is 686 km.
You can take a subway from Herne Arch-Museum/Kreuzkirche to Zürich HB via Bochum Hbf, Bochum Hbf, and Basel SBB in around 7h 36m.