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Essen - Herne Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Essen and Herne. The average train journey from Essen to Herne takes 3 hours and 36 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Distance87 mi (141 km)
Fastest train2h 37m
Lowest price£18.29
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Essen to Herne?

2 train services operate from Essen to Herne. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 4 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn43h 38m£29.26
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company13h 7m£33.09
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Herne start from £33, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Herne. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Essen(Oldb) . And in Herne trains arrive at Herne-Börnig .

    From Essen to Herne train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 7 minutes. If you are looking to get to Herne faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Essen and Herne is approximately 87 miles, or 141 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 36 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 37 minutes. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Trains departing from Essen to Herne tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Essen at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 4 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Herne to Essen.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Essen?

Main departure station: Essen(Oldb)

Essen (Oldb) is a small train station in the village of Essen in northern Germany, to the south of Bremen. The station itself serves one regional line, the RE18, that frequently runs to Osnabrück and Wilhelmshaven, from where you can find regular connections into Bremen. Although the station is small and without amenities, the village of Essen has a few restaurants and a supermarket not far from the station where you can find supplies before you travel. There is also parking directly outside the station, and local bus stops for getting around the village.

All train stations in Essen:

  • Essen(Oldb)

Where is the train station in Herne?

Main arrival station: Herne-Börnig

Herne has one train station.

Train stations in Herne:

  • Herne-Börnig

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