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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Herten is to drive which costs €1 - €3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Herten is to train which takes 12 min and costs €2 - €13.

Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Herten?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gelsenkirchen Wiehagen and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Kirschblütenweg. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Herten?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Herten?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Herten is 16 km. The road distance is 12.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Herten without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs €2 - €13.

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

The train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbf takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Herten bus from?

Gelsenkirchen to Herten bus services, operated by Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH, depart from Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Herten train from?

Gelsenkirchen to Herten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Herten?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Herten is to train which takes 12 min and costs €2 - €13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 50 min.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Herten bus arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Herten bus services, operated by Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH, arrive at Herten Mitte station.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Herten train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Herten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Recklinghausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Herten?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Herten is 13 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Herten.

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

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Where can I stay near Herten?

There are 1805+ hotels available in Herten.

Gelsenkirchen to Herten - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Herten by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
12 min
€2–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf to Herten Mittebus Sb27 / ...
50 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Hertentaxi 12.7 km
14 min
€30–40
Drive 12.7 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Hertencar 12.7 km
14 min
€2–3
Line 302 tram, bus
1. Take the tram from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to GE Buer Rathaustram 302 / ...
2. Take the bus from GE Buer Rathaus to Herten Mittebus Sb49 / ...
45 min
Line 381 bus
1. Take the bus from Gelsenkirchen Wiehagen to Gelsenkirchen Kirschblütenwegbus 381
52 min

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Distance: 15.6 km
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Herten, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbf every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €3–7 and the journey takes 12 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH operates a bus from Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf to Herten Mitte hourly, and the journey takes 26 min.

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