How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Herne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Herne

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Herne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a flight costs an average of $133.

Distance: 117 miles (189 km)

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Driving

$133

Average price

$101

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$31

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$44

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2h 45m

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45m

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2h 0m

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3h 8m

Average total duration

2h 38m

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30m

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5h 22m

Average total duration

4h 52m

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30m

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2h 53m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Herne is a bus with an average price of $31.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Herne:

A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Herne costing on average $101.

A bus is $102 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Herne costing on average $133.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Herne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Herne take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 8m.

Bus takes on average 5h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Herne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Herne among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 8m sooner (45m by flight vs 2h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $133 compared to roughly $44 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Herne

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Herne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Herne is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • LufthansaLH78
    9:20 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:05 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • LufthansaLH78
    9:20 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:05 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH78
    9:20 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:05 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4216
    5:10 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    5:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1371One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH74
    1:40 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    2:25 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $3091One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Herne

Travel to Herne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Herne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Herne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Herne is a bus with an average price of $31.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Herne:

A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Herne costing on average $101.

A bus is $102 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Herne costing on average $133.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Herne is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Herne take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 8m.

Bus takes on average 5h 22m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Herne is approximately 117 miles (189 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Herne is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Herne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Herne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Herne station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Herne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Herne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Herne by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Herne by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Herne with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Herne often also extend their vacation to go to Dortmund, Berlin, Cologne, Paris, Bochum. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Herne and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Herne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Typically, spending 1 to 2 days in Herne is sufficient to explore its main attractions and enjoy the local culture.

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