The average train between Calais and Herne takes 11h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Herne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Calais and Herne. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Herne at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 11h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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16h 56m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais to Herne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Herne. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Herne station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
Calais to Herne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Herne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Herne station.
Book your Calais to Herne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Herne is 379.3 km. The road distance is 539 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Herne via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 6h 27m.