The average train between Kiel and Herne takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 3 hours between Kiel and Herne. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Herne at 3:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Herne. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Herne station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Kiel to Herne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Herne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Herne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kiel and Herne is 365.7 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Herne Bf via Hamburg Hbf and Dortmund Hbf in around 5h 19m.