The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Herne takes 8 min and the fastest train takes 6 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gelsenkirchen 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 every 20 minutes between Gelsenkirchen and Herne. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Herne at 12:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Herne station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
Gelsenkirchen to Herne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Herne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Herne Bf station.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Herne is 9.7 km. The road distance is 9 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Herne Bf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 8 min. Three other operators also service this route.