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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Herten is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Herten is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Herten?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Herten. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Herten Mitte via Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Herten?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Herten. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Ghent to Herten?

The distance between Ghent and Herten is 377 km. The road distance is 275.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Herten without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 55m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Ghent to Herten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Herten bus from?

Ghent to Herten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Herten train from?

Ghent to Herten train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Herten?

The best way to get from Ghent to Herten is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 55m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Ghent to Herten bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ghent to Herten train arrive?

Ghent to Herten train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Herten?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Herten is 276 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Ghent to Herten.

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

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Where can I stay near Herten?

There are 1910+ hotels available in Herten.

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There are 5 ways to get from Ghent to Herten by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain 35 / ...
4h 55m
€69–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train stationbus N1360b
6h 34m
€25–46
Drive 275.8 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Hertencar 275.8 km
2h 49m
€44–64
Train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
5h 39m
€112–193
Train #2
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
5h 53m
€113–190

Ghent to Herten by train

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Distance: 377.3 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Recklinghausen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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