There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Herten by train (Eurostar), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 3m€50–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bochum central stationbus 081
5h 38m€22–35Drive 244.7 km
- Drive from Brussels to Hertencar 244.7 km
2h 51m€39–57Train (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
4h 11m€121–211Train #2 (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
4h 14m€121–211
Brussels to Herten by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Herten is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Herten is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €35 - €60.
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 Bochum Hbf and Herne Am Buschmannshof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Herten. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Herten, Herten via Koeln Hbf and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Brussels and Herten is 332 km. The road distance is 244.7 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Herten without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 3m and costs €50 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Brussels to Herten, including transfers.
Brussels to Herten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Herten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Herten is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 3m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Herten, Germany?
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Herten, Herten via Koeln Hbf and Essen Hbf in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Bochum central station once daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
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 Bochum central station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Brussels to Herten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.
Brussels to Herten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Herten is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Brussels to Herten.
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