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

From Herne to Velen by bus and train

To get from Herne to Velen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RB43 train from Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne station to Dorsten Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R21 bus and finally take the R51 bus from Borken, Wilbecke station to Velen, Ellinghaus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Walk to train station
Train - RB43RB43
Bus - R21R21
Bus - R51R51
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 - RB43RB43
    Wait for train
    RB43
    Dorsten Bf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dorsten Bf
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dorsten, Zob
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - R21R21
    Wait for bus
    R21
    Borken, Bahnhof Bstg 2
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Borken, Wilbecke
    52 min
  • 7
    Bus - R51R51
    Wait for bus
    R51
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof Bussteig 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Velen, Ellinghaus
    Ride to bus station
    Velen, Ellinghaus
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Herne to Velen by bus and train via RE42, RB51 and R51

To get from Herne to Velen 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 Dülmen, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB51 train and finally take the R51 bus from Coesfeld, Gerichtsring station to Velen, Ellinghaus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to train station
Train - RE42RE42
Train - RB51RB51
Bus - R51R51
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
    Münster Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dülmen, Bahnhof
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Enschede
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coesfeld, Gerichtsring
    520 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - R51R51
    Wait for bus
    R51
    Bocholt, Bustreff/Zoh Bstg B1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Velen, Ellinghaus
    Ride to bus station
    Velen, Ellinghaus
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Herne to Velen

The distance between Herne, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Velen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 72.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Herne to Velen 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
  • Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne

Bus stations close to Herne:

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

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

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

Bus stations close to Velen:

  • Velen, Schloss
  • Velen, Ellinghaus
  • Velen, Hemich Esch

Related Routes

Alternative route from Herne to Velen by bus and train via RE42, RB51 and R51

To get from Herne to Velen 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 Dülmen, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB51 train and finally take the R51 bus from Coesfeld, Gerichtsring station to Velen, Ellinghaus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to train station
Train - RE42RE42
Train - RB51RB51
Bus - R51R51
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
    Münster Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dülmen, Bahnhof
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - RB51RB51
    Wait for train
    RB51
    Enschede
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coesfeld, Bahnhof
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coesfeld, Gerichtsring
    520 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - R51R51
    Wait for bus
    R51
    Bocholt, Bustreff/Zoh Bstg B1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Velen, Ellinghaus
    Ride to bus station
    Velen, Ellinghaus
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line RB43, Bus line R21, Bus line R51.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line RE42, Bus line RB51, Bus line R51.

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

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

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

    The RB43 train line goes from Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne station near Herne to Dorsten Bf station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Dorsten Bf station near Velen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

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

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

    Get on the RB43 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 Velen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the train at the Dorsten Bf stop, which is closest to Velen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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