There are 7 ways to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Herten by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRU - DUS
4h 32m€144–259Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
6h 13m€22–52Train
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain 35 / ...
4h 43m€56–269Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Herten238.3 km
2h 47mDrive 238.3 km
- Drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hertencar 238.3 km
2h 47m€37–53Train via Aachen
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
4h 56m€56–254Train #2
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
5h 41m€61–119
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Herten by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Herten is to bus which costs €22 - €55 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Herten is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels Airport (BRU) station to Herten. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Herten Mitte via Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Herten. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Herten is 235 km. The road distance is 238.3 km.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Herten without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €55 - €270.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Herten, including transfers.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Herten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Herten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Herten is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €270 and takes 4h 43m, you could also bus, which costs €22 - €55 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium and Herten, Germany?
KLM, Brussels Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Recklinghausen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf in around 4h 43m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–290
Flights from Brussels Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–320
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–230
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–300
Flights from Brussels Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €70–250
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Herten
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Herten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Herten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to Herten is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Herten.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Herten. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.