The average train between Essen Hbf and Herne takes 24 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. There is a train service every few hours from Essen Hbf 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 Essen Hbf and Herne. The earliest departure is at 12:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Herne at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 24 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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23 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Essen Hbf 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 Essen Hbf to Herne. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Herne station via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.
Essen Hbf to Herne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Herne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Herne station.
Book your Essen Hbf to Herne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
The distance between Essen Hbf and Herne is 17.6 km. The road distance is 19 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Herne via Gelsenkirchen Hbf in around 22 min.