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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Herrenberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Herrenberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$59 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Herrenberg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Herrenberg:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Herrenberg costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Herrenberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$20. The journey takes 2h 59m versus 2h 16m 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 Herrenberg
How to get from Zurich to Herrenberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Herrenberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 1180 · RE 523847:37 AM 2h34 Zurich HB 10:11 AM Herrenberg station $44 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
IC 1180 · RE 523847:37 AM 2h34 Zurich HB 10:11 AM Herrenberg station $44 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
IC 1180 · RE 523847:37 AM 2h34 Zurich HB 10:11 AM Herrenberg station $44 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
IC 3809:37 AM 2h34 Zurich HB 12:11 PM Herrenberg station $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 48811:37 AM 2h34 Zurich HB 2:11 PM Herrenberg station $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
S 9 · IC 118412:08 AM 7h17 Zurich HB 7:25 AM Herrenberg station $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Herrenberg:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Herrenberg costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Herrenberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Herrenberg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Herrenberg station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Herrenberg by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Herrenberg by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 0 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee.
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