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How to get from Herne to Aachen by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Herne to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE42 train from Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne station to Mg Hbf /Europaplatz station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the 14 bus from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus) station to Aachen, Bushof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Walk to train station
Train - RE42RE42
Train - RE4RE4
Bus - 1414
Leaves from Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
    74 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus)
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Aachen, Bushof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Aachen, Bushof
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Bushof
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RE42, RE4 and SB63

To get from Herne to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE42 train from Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne station to Mg Hbf /Europaplatz station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the SB63 bus from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus) station to Aachen, Bushof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Walk to train station
Train - RE42RE42
Train - RE4RE4
Bus - SB63SB63
Leaves from Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
    74 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus)
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - SB63SB63
    Wait for bus
    SB63
    Aachen Bushof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Aachen, Bushof
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Bushof
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Herne to Aachen

The distance between Herne, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 142.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Herne to Aachen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Herne

Herne is located at Herne, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf.

Train stations close to Herne:

  • Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne
  • Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf

Bus stations close to Herne:

  • Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf
  • Herne am Buschmannshof
  • Herne Rheumazentrum

Public transit stations close to Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Aachen is located at Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Aachen, Bushof.

Train stations close to Aachen:

  • Aachen, Hbf
  • Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
  • Schanz Bf - Aachen

Bus stations close to Aachen:

  • Aachen, Bushof
  • Aachen, Willy-Brandt-Platz
  • Aachen, Elisenbrunnen

Alternative route by bus and train via RE42, RE4 and SB63

To get from Herne to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE42 train from Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne station to Mg Hbf /Europaplatz station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the SB63 bus from Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus) station to Aachen, Bushof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Walk to train station
Train - RE42RE42
Train - RE4RE4
Bus - SB63SB63
Leaves from Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
    74 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof (Bus)
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - SB63SB63
    Wait for bus
    SB63
    Aachen Bushof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Aachen, Bushof
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Bushof
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Herne to Aachen?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line RE42, Bus line RE4, Bus line 14.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Herne to Aachen?

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line RE42, Bus line RE4, Bus line SB63.

  • Is there a direct train between Herne and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Herne to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The RE42 train line goes from Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne station near Herne to Mg Hbf /Europaplatz station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Mg Hbf /Europaplatz station near Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Herne to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Herne and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Herne to get to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the RE42 train from the Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne station near Herne in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Herne and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the train at the Mg Hbf /Europaplatz stop, which is closest to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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