The average train between Herne and Essen Hbf takes 25 min and the fastest train takes 19 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Herne to Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Herne is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 25 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Herne to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Herne station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25 min.
Herne to Essen Hbf train services, operated by National Express, depart from Herne station.
Herne to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Herne and Essen Hbf is 17.6 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a train from Herne to Essen Hbf via Gelsenkirchen Hbf in around 28 min.