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Trip Summary
You can pick from 5 daily train trips between Herne and Essen. The average train journey from Herne to Essen takes 3 hours and 55 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 2 hours and 43 minutes.
| Distance | 87 mi (141 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 43m |
| Lowest price | £17.96 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Herne to Essen?
2 train services operate from Herne to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 4 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 4 | 3h 56m | £30.60 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 3h 50m | £22.48 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Herne to Essen start from £22, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Herne leaves from Herne-Börnig . And in Essen trains arrive at Essen(Oldb) .
From Herne to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 50 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 43 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Herne to Essen are the most crowded on Thursday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Herne 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 5 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 Essen to Herne.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Herne?
Main departure station: Herne-Börnig
There is one train station in Herne.
All train stations in Herne:
Herne-Börnig
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main arrival 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.
Train stations in Essen:
Essen(Oldb)
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