How to get from Koln Cologne to Herne
3 ways, 69 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 12m | €12–138 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 1h 34m | €9–13 estimated |
| Taxi | 1h 34m | €110–160 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:14 → 09:571h 43m · 1 changeDB Fernverkehr AG 10€12–37
- 08:14 → 09:561h 42m · 2 changesDB Fernverkehr AG 10€12–37
- 08:17 → 09:571h 40m · 2 changesKölner VB 1€12–38
- 08:17 → 09:561h 39m · 3 changesKölner VB 1€12–38
- 08:17 → 09:291h 12m · directNational Express RE7€92–138
- 08:26 → 09:421h 16m · directDB Fernverkehr AG 47€36–71
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Koln Cologne to Herne?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 12m door to door. The straight-line distance is 69 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Koln Cologne to Herne?
- Drive is the cheapest, from €9. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Koln Cologne to Herne?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 3 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 12m. Fares run €12–138 across classes.
- How far is Herne from Koln Cologne by road?
- About 90 km, roughly 1h 34m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around €9–13; tolls and parking are extra.