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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Herne takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. There is at least one train per day from Zurich to Herne. 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 11m
Duration
680 km
Distance
Once daily
Frequency

Zurich to Herne train times

Trains run once daily between Zurich and Herne. The earliest departure is at 3:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Herne at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)National Express7h 21m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)National Express7h 1m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)National Express7h 1m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)National Express6h 59m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)National Express6h 59m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)National Express6h 59m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 680.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Herne, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Herne via Koeln Hbf in around 6h 50m.

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