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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Herne is to bus which costs €45 - €60 and takes 13h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Herne is to fly and train which takes 3h 43m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Herne?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Herne. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Herne Bf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Herne?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Herne. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Herne via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Munich to Herne?

The distance between Munich and Herne is 672 km. The road distance is 596.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Herne without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €120 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Munich to Herne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Herne bus from?

Munich to Herne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Herne train from?

Munich to Herne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train or bus from Munich to Herne?

The best way to get from Munich to Herne is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund Hbf, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 10h 9m.

Where does the Munich to Herne bus arrive?

Munich to Herne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Munich to Herne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Munich to Herne?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Herne is 596 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Munich to Herne.

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

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Where can I stay near Herne?

There are 1928+ hotels available in Herne.

Munich to Herne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

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There are 9 ways to get from Munich to Herne by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
5h 22m
€124–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Bochum Central Stationbus
13h 23m
€45–58
Bus via Dortmund Hbf
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N885 / ...
10h 9m
€55–82
Drive 596.2 km
1. Drive from Munich to Hernecar 596.2 km
5h 41m
€88–126
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Hernetrain
3h 43m
€91–234
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from München Ost to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain Uex 2026
2. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Hernecar
7h 10m
€122–152
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Hernetrain
5h 17m
Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbftrain
5h 2m
€138–336
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbftrain
4h 53m
€107–313

Munich to Herne by train

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5h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 672.1 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €120–240 and the journey takes 5h 8m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Dortmund central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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