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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Herne and Essen. The average train journey from Herne to Essen takes 22 minutes, but some DB Intercity train trips are as short as 15 minutes.
| Distance | 10 mi (16 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 15m |
| Lowest price | $8.22 |
| Trains per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | DB Intercity |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Herne to Essen
- DB Intercity tickets: $8 one-way
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: $9 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: $17 one-way
Which train should you take from Herne to Essen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Herne to Essen. There is only one daily train on each service.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 1 | 0h 15m | $8.70 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 0h 29m | $13.14 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 2 | 0h 48m | $19.17 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Herne to Essen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Herne at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Herne twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Essen with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
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: Wanne-Eickel Train Station
There are two stations in Herne where you can board the train to Essen.
All train stations in Herne:
Wanne-Eickel Train Station
Herne-Börnig
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
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