Zurich to Bad Hersfeld Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Bad Hersfeld takes 7h 29m 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.

7h 29m
Duration: 563 km
Distance: €120
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhoftrain Rb5

6h 33m

€95–230

Zurich to Bad Hersfeld train times

Trains run 5 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 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:59 AM → 2:40 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 8:40 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 10:40 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:59 AM → 2:40 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 8:40 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 10:40 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:59 AM → 2:40 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 8:40 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 10:40 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:59 AM → 2:40 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 8:40 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 10:40 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:59 AM → 2:40 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 8:40 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
9:59 PM → 10:40 AM
Arrives next day
12h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:59 AM → 2:40 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 8:40 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
9:59 PM → 10:40 AM
Arrives next day
13h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:59 AM → 2:40 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 8:40 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 10:40 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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