The average train between Mainz and Herne takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is at least one train per day 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 once daily between Mainz and Herne. The earliest departure is at 5:14 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Herne at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Herne. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Herne station via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Mainz to Herne train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Herne train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Herne train tickets online with vlexx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 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 Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 1h 46m.