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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Herford

Composite routes from Zurich to Herford

Cheapest
6 h 2 min
Car
729 km.
from $40

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hanover
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$101.78
Bus from Hanover central bus station to Bad
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.81–$15.27

NordWestBahn

Phone:
01806 / 600161
Email:
Website:
nordwestbahn.de/
Train from Bremen Hbf to Osnabrück
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

DB Bus

Phone:
+49 30 311682904
Website:
bahn.com/en
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Minden,
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$763.36
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$826.97

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.44–$890.58
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$521.63
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$356.23
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.43–$763.36
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$559.79

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$279.90
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$368.96

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$699.74

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$763.36
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$445.29
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$597.96
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$508.90

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$381.68

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$610.68

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44
Train from Basel SBB to Herford,
Ave. Duration:
6h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.23–$152.67
Train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.62–$55.98
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Herford,
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$120.86
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Minden,
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.81–$35.62
Train from Köln Hbf to Herford,
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$53.43–$59.80
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Bremen Hbf to Osnabrück
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.71–$45.80
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.25–$64.89

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Zuerich Hb to Bonn
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Bremen Hbf to Osnabrück
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$35.62

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausen
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.99–$49.62

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$13.99
Train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausen
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.00–$9.54

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Herford
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.89–$76.34
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Herford
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.90–$53.43
Train from Köln Hbf to Herford,
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.98–$61.07

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Bremen Hbf to Osnabrück
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Herford,
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$21.63

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Herford?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Herford is to bus which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 13h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Herford?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Herford is to fly and train which takes 5h 50m and costs $163.04 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Herford?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Herford. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Herford, Bahnhof via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Zurich to Herford?

The distance between Zurich and Herford is 809 km. The road distance is 728.4 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Herford without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Herford without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Herford?

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Zurich to Herford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Herford train from?

Zurich to Herford train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Herford?

The best way to get from Zurich to Herford is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 13h 19m.

Where does the Zurich to Herford train arrive?

Zurich to Herford train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Herford?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Herford is 728 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Zurich to Herford.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Herford?

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Where can I stay near Herford?

There are 824+ hotels available in Herford. Prices start at $46.65 per night.
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