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Compare train 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $104 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $104, while a flight costs an average of $592.
Distance: 328 miles (528 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$149 Average price | $592 Average price | $104 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 55m Average total duration 19h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Herford
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Herford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Herford:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Herford costing on average $149.
A bus is $489 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Herford costing on average $592.
Other travel options to Herford take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
Bus takes on average 19h 55m.
Tickets start at around $149 compared to roughly $140 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8. The journey takes 7h 35m versus 6h 31m 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.
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.
1:50 PM 20h10 Zurich 10:00 AM Herford $86 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:50 PM 20h10 Zurich 10:00 AM Herford $86 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:25 PM 18h35 Zurich 10:00 AM Herford $102 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Herford:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Herford costing on average $149.
A bus is $489 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Herford costing on average $592.
Other travel options to Herford take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
Bus takes on average 19h 55m.
- Around 75 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Herford as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- 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).
- Travel with KLM, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air France, Swiss, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, GetJet Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Smartwings to go to Herford by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Herford by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Herford by train.
- 12 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Smartwings.
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