The average train between Milan and Herne takes 13h 18m and the fastest train takes 10h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan 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 3 times a day between Milan and Herne. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Herne at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 13h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Herne. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Herne station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
Milan to Herne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Herne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
The distance between Milan and Herne is 690.7 km. The road distance is 954 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Herne via Basel SBB and Gelsenkirchen Hbf in around 10h 22m.