The average train between Zurich and Bad Hersfeld takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Bad Hersfeld. 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 4 times a day between Zurich and Bad Hersfeld. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Bad Hersfeld at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Bad Hersfeld? 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 Zurich to Bad Hersfeld. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Bad Hersfeld station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Zurich to Bad Hersfeld train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Bad Hersfeld train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof station.
Book your Zurich to Bad Hersfeld train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH.
The distance between Zurich and Bad Hersfeld is 398.8 km. The road distance is 563 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof via Basel SBB and Fulda Bahnhof in around 6h 33m.