The average train between Mainz and Herne takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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 Mainz and Herne. The earliest departure is at 2:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Herne at 5:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Mainz 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 Mainz to Herne. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Herne station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Mainz to Herne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Herne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Herne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Herne is 188.1 km. The road distance is 290 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–150 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 4 hours.