There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Herne by train, rideshare, or car
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Cologne to Herne by train and subway
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 30 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 via Bochum Hbf which takes 1h 23m and costs €19 - €75.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Cologne to Herne, including transfers.
Cologne to Herne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Herne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf 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?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €18–70 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- 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.





