What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Herten?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Herten is to bus which costs €21 - €45 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Herten?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Herten is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Herten?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels 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 4h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Herten?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Herten. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Brussels to Herten?

The distance between Brussels and Herten is 321 km. The road distance is 244.6 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Herten without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Herten without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 52m and costs €55 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Herten?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Brussels to Herten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Herten bus from?

Brussels to Herten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Herten train from?

Brussels to Herten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Herten?

The best way to get from Brussels to Herten is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 52m and costs €55 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Brussels to Herten bus arrive?

Brussels to Herten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Brussels to Herten train arrive?

Brussels to Herten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Herten?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Herten is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Brussels to Herten.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Herten?

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Where can I stay near Herten?

There are 1891+ hotels available in Herten.

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain 35 / ...
3h 52m
€59–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
4h 57m
€22–44
Drive 244.6 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Hertencar 244.6 km
2h 52m
€38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
4h 18m
€59–111
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
4h 38m
€58–244

Brussels to Herten by train

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Distance: 321.1 km
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Herten, Germany?

You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Recklinghausen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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