The average train between Cologne and Herne takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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 hourly between Cologne and Herne. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Herne at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Bochum Hbf and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Herne. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Bochum Hbf station via Bochum Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Cologne to Herne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Herne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
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The distance between Cologne and Herne is 70 km. The road distance is 85 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 1h 5m.