There are 5 ways to get from Herne to Cologne by train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Herne to Koeln Hbftrain Re
1h 17mRideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Herne to Cologne86 km
1h 16m€6Train via Bochum Hbf
- Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
1h 19m€20–82Train via Bochum Hbf #2
- Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2h 5m€18–72Drive 85.2 km
- Drive from Herne to Colognecar 85.2 km
55 min€13–18
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Herne to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €6 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Herne to Cologne is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €12 - €18.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Herne and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Herne and Cologne is 98 km. The road distance is 85.2 km.
The best way to get from Herne to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs .
The train from Herne to Koeln Hbf takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Herne to Cologne train services, operated by National Express, depart from Herne station.
Herne to Cologne train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Herne to Cologne is 85 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Herne to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Herne, Germany and Cologne, Germany?
National Express operates a train from Herne to Koeln Hbf every 3 hours, and the journey takes 1h 17m. TRI Train Rental GmbH also services this route once a week.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Herne to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- train-rental.com
Train from Herne to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–80
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Herne to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Herne and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.