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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Herford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Herford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $101. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $101, and a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 328 miles (528 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$165 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 8m Average total duration Fastest 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Herford:
A bus is $90 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Herford costing on average $165 (€135).
A bus is $123 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Herford costing on average $198 (€162).
Other travel options to Herford take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 38m.
Bus takes on average 18h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Herford
How to get from Zurich to Herford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Herford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:25 PM18h35Zurich11:00 AMHerford$671One-way0 transfers
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4:25 PM18h35Zurich11:00 AMHerford$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:25 PM18h35Zurich11:00 AMHerford$671One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:50 PM20h10Zurich11:00 AMHerford$811One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Herford:
A bus is $90 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Herford costing on average $165 (€135).
A bus is $123 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Herford costing on average $198 (€162).
Other travel options to Herford take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 38m.
Bus takes on average 18h 31m.
- Around 76 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Herford as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Herford station.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Bünde, Osnabrücker Strasse (Shell).
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Herford by train.
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