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Trip Summary
5 trains operate daily from Kraków to Herne. The train trip from Kraków to Herne is usually about 16 hours and 27 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 14 hours and 19 minutes.
| Distance | 565 mi (909 km) |
| Fastest train | 14h 19m |
| Lowest price | $72.81 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Kraków to Herne?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Krakow to Herne. However, there are 5 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 5 | 16h 28m | $72.81 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Kraków to Herne start from $73, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Herne. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Krakow leaves from Central Station . And in Herne trains arrive at Herne-Börnig and 2 other train stations.
From Kraków to Herne train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 16 hours and 28 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 14 hours and 19 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Kraków and Herne is approximately 565 miles, or 909 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 16 hours and 27 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 14 hours and 19 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Kraków to Herne tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Kraków at 9:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00am. 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 Herne to Kraków.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Kraków?
Main departure station: Central Station
There is one train station in Kraków.
All train stations in Kraków:
Central Station
Where is the train station in Herne?
Main arrival station: Wanne-Eickel Train Station
There are more train stations and stops in Herne than most cities. Most trains from Kraków will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Herne:
All train stations in Herne:
Wanne-Eickel Train Station
Herne-Börnig
Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 2
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