- Distance: 16.3 km
- Duration: 19 min
The average train between Herne and Essen takes 19 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Herne to Essen. 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 30 minutes between Herne and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Herne is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Herne station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
Herne to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Herne Bf station.
Herne to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Essen Altenessen Bf station.
Book your Herne to Essen train tickets online with Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Herne and Essen is 17.4 km. The road distance is 16 km.
Eurobahn operates a train from Herne Bf to Essen Altenessen Bf hourly. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 15 min. Four other operators also service this route.
