There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Herne by train, rideshare, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Herne is to rideshare which costs €4 - €6 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Herne is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €12 - €18.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Herne. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Cologne and Herne is 105 km. The road distance is 84.5 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Herne without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs .
The train from Koeln Hbf to Herne takes 1h 31m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Cologne to Herne train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Herne train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Herne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Herne is 85 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Cologne to Herne.
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Herne, Germany?
National Express operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Herne every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 31m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koeln Hbf to Herne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Cologne to Herne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Herne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.