How to get from Ahlen to Herne by train?

From Ahlen to Herne by train

To get from Ahlen to Herne in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 (RRX) train from Ahlen (Westf) Bf station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, take the S2 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - S2S2
Walk to Herne
Leaves from Ahlen (Westf) Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ahlen
  • 2
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Essen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Herne
    Walk to
    Herne
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ahlen to Herne by train via RE6 and S2

To get from Ahlen to Herne in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 train from Ahlen (Westf) Bf station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, take the S2 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Train - RE6RE6
Train - S2S2
Walk to Herne
Leaves from Ahlen (Westf) Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ahlen
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Essen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Herne
    Walk to
    Herne
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ahlen to Herne

The distance between Ahlen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Herne, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 68.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ahlen to Herne by 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 Ahlen

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

Train stations close to Ahlen:

  • Ahlen, Bahnhof
  • Ahlen (Westf) Bf

Bus stations close to Ahlen:

  • Ahlen, Bahnhof
  • Ahlen, Gerichtsstraße
  • Ahlen, am Bahndamm

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

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
  • Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne

Bus stations close to Herne:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ahlen to Herne by train via RE6 and S2

To get from Ahlen to Herne in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 train from Ahlen (Westf) Bf station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, take the S2 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Train - RE6RE6
Train - S2S2
Walk to Herne
Leaves from Ahlen (Westf) Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ahlen
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Essen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Herne
    Walk to
    Herne
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line RE6 (RRX), Bus line S2.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line RE6, Bus line S2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

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

    The RE6 (RRX) train line goes from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf station near Ahlen to Dortmund Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Dortmund Hbf station near Herne in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Ahlen and Herne in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the RE6 (RRX) train from the Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf station near Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the train at the Dortmund Hbf station, which is closest to Herne in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).