What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Herne?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Herne is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Herne?

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Herne is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Herne?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Herne. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Herne Bf via Frankfurt and Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Mainz to Herne?

The distance between Mainz and Herne is 290 km. The road distance is 233.6 km.

How do I travel from Mainz to Herne without a car?

The best way to get from Mainz to Herne without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 2h 50m and costs €50 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Mainz to Herne?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Mainz to Herne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Herne train from?

Mainz to Herne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Where does the Mainz to Herne train arrive?

Mainz to Herne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Herne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Herne is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Mainz to Herne.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Herne?

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Where can I stay near Herne?

There are 1913+ hotels available in Herne.

Mainz to Herne - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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Train via Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
2h 50m
€53–221
Drive 233.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mainz to Hernecar 233.6 km
2h 37m
€34–49
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Hernetrain
3h 19m
€114–152
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain 91 / ...
3h 7m
€51–211
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Rb26
2. Take the train from Koeln-Muelheim to Bochum Hbftrain Re
4h 53m

Mainz to Herne by train

231Weekly Trains

2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290.4 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Herne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 1h 46m.

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