The average train between Herten and Brussels takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Herten to Brussels. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Herten and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herten is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Brussels at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Herten to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Herten station and arriving at Brussels station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Herten to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Herten, Herten station.
Herten to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Herten to Brussels train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and Eurostar.
The distance between Herten and Brussels is 211.6 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a train from Herten, Herten to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Essen Hbf and Koeln Hbf in around 4h 30m.