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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Herisau
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
75
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Herisau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Herisau will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Herisau without transferring at least once.
IC 1 701 | 701 · S 23 1069 | 10695:44 AM1h14Zürich Oerlikon6:58 AMHerisau station$261One-way1 transfer- IC 1 703 | 703 · S 23 1079 | 10796:44 AM1h14Zürich Oerlikon7:58 AMHerisau station$261One-way1 transfer
- IC 1 707 | 707 · S 23 1099 | 10998:44 AM1h14Zürich Oerlikon9:58 AMHerisau station$261One-way1 transfer
- IR 13 3255 | 3255 · S 23 1073 | 10736:15 AM1h13Zürich Oerlikon7:28 AMHerisau station$261One-way1 transfer
- IC 1 705 | 705 · S 23 1089 | 10897:44 AM1h14Zürich Oerlikon8:58 AMHerisau station$261One-way1 transfer
- IC 5 511 | 511+
IR VAE 2016 | 20169:02 AM1h10Zurich HB10:12 AMHerisau station$311One-way1 transfer - IC 5 505 | 505+IR VAE 2010 | 20106:02 AM1h10Zurich HB7:12 AMHerisau station$301One-way1 transfer
- IC 5 507 | 507+IR VAE 2012 | 20127:02 AM1h10Zurich HB8:12 AMHerisau station$301One-way1 transfer
- IC 5 509 | 509+IR VAE 2014 | 20148:02 AM1h10Zurich HB9:12 AMHerisau station$311One-way1 transfer
- S 8 18818 | 18818 · IC 5 505 | 505+IR VAE 2010 | 20106:00 AM1h12Zürich Oerlikon7:12 AMHerisau station$321One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Zurich to Herisau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Herisau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Herisau:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Herisau costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Herisau take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $70 (€58) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43 (€35). The journey takes 1h 5m versus 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Zurich to Herisau train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Herisau trains for tomorrow, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 12 19293 | 19293 · IR 13 3293 | 3293 · S 4 11496 | 11496 | 12:09 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h30 | 1:39 AM Herisau station | 2 transfers | |
| S 5 18593 | 18593 · S 4 11419 | 11419 | 12:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 6h07 | 6:23 AM Herisau station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 3293 | 3293 · S 4 11496 | 11496 | 12:17 AM Zurich HB | 1h22 | 1:39 AM Herisau station | 1 transfer | |
| S 19093 | 19093 · S 4 11419 | 11419 | 12:24 AM Zurich HB | 5h59 | 6:23 AM Herisau station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 13 3293 | 3293 · S 4 11496 | 11496 | 12:24 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h15 | 1:39 AM Herisau station | 1 transfer | |
| S 8 18892 | 18892 · S 12 19215 | 19215 · IR 13 3253 | 3253 · S 23 1063 | 1063 | 12:25 AM Zurich HB | 6h03 | 6:28 AM Herisau station | 3 transfers | |
| S 8 18892 | 18892 · S 12 19215 | 19215 · IR 13 3253 | 3253 · S 23 1063 | 1063 | 12:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 5h58 | 6:28 AM Herisau station | 3 transfers | |
| S 12 19217 | 19217 · S 5 18517 | 18517+IR VAE 2009 | 2009 | 5:09 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h37 | 6:46 AM Herisau station | 2 transfers | |
| S 14 19417 | 19417 · S 5 18517 | 18517+IR VAE 2009 | 2009 | 5:18 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h28 | 6:46 AM Herisau station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 2155 | 2155 · EC 95 | 95 · RE 1 5212 | 5212 | 5:23 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h31 | 6:54 AM Herisau station | 2 transfers | |
| S 5 18517 | 18517+IR VAE 2009 | 2009 | 5:24 AM Zurich HB | 1h22 | 6:46 AM Herisau station | 1 transfer | |
| S 8 18816 | 18816 · EC 95 | 95 · RE 1 5212 | 5212 | 5:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h24 | 6:54 AM Herisau station | 2 transfers | |
| EC 95 | 95 · RE 1 5212 | 5212 | 5:35 AM Zurich HB | 1h19 | 6:54 AM Herisau station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1 701 | 701 · S 23 1069 | 1069 | 5:37 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 6:58 AM Herisau station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1 701 | 701 · S 23 1069 | 1069 | 5:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h14 | 6:58 AM Herisau station | 1 transfer | |
| S 5 18519 | 18519 · S 4 11423 | 11423 | 5:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h37 | 7:23 AM Herisau station | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 19121 | 19121 · IC 5 505 | 505+IR VAE 2010 | 2010 | 5:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h18 | 7:12 AM Herisau station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Herisau
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Trains from Zurich to Herisau run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (55 km) distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 34 miles (55 km) |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 12:13 AM |
Last train 8:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo from Zurich to Herisau trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo trains will get you between Zurich and Herisau from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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