How to get from Köln Dom/Hbf to Herne by train?

By train

To get from Köln Dom/Hbf to Herne in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 (RRX) train from Köln Hbf station to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station. Next, take the RE2 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RE2RE2
Walk to Herne
Leaves from Köln Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Minden Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - RE2RE2
    Wait for train
    RE2
    Osnabrück Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to Herne
    Walk to
    Herne
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via RE6 and RE2

To get from Köln Dom/Hbf to Herne in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 train from Köln Hbf station to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station. Next, take the RE2 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6RE6
Train - RE2RE2
Walk to Herne
Leaves from Köln Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Minden, Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - RE2RE2
    Wait for train
    RE2
    Osnabrück Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to Herne
    Walk to
    Herne
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Köln Dom/Hbf to Herne

The distance between Köln Dom/Hbf, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Herne, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 105.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Köln Dom/Hbf 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 Köln Dom/Hbf

Köln Dom/Hbf is located at Köln Dom/Hbf, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Köln Hbf.

Train stations close to Köln Dom/Hbf:

  • Köln Hbf

Bus stations close to Köln Dom/Hbf:

  • Köln Hbf
  • Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
  • Köln Auf Dem Berlich

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
  • Herne am Buschmannshof
  • Herne Rheumazentrum

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via RE6 and RE2

To get from Köln Dom/Hbf to Herne in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 train from Köln Hbf station to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station. Next, take the RE2 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6RE6
Train - RE2RE2
Walk to Herne
Leaves from Köln Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Minden, Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - RE2RE2
    Wait for train
    RE2
    Osnabrück Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne
    48 min
  • 6
    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 Köln Dom/Hbf to Herne?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line RE6 (RRX), Bus line RE2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Köln Dom/Hbf to Herne?

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line RE6, Bus line RE2.

  • Is there a direct train between Köln Dom/Hbf and Herne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Köln Dom/Hbf to Herne?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Köln Dom/Hbf to Herne by train?

    The total travel time between Köln Dom/Hbf in Köln and Herne in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Köln Dom/Hbf to get to Herne?

    Get on the RE6 (RRX) train from the Köln Hbf station near Köln Dom/Hbf in Köln.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Köln Dom/Hbf and Herne?

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

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