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

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Herten is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Herten is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €24 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Heerlen and Herten?

No, there is no direct bus from Heerlen to Herten. However, there are services departing from Heerlen, Zandweg and arriving at Herten Mitte via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße and Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Herten?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Herten. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf via Herzogenrath and MG Hbf /Europaplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Herten?

The distance between Heerlen and Herten is 147 km. The road distance is 135.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Heerlen to Herten without a car is to train via Viersen which takes 2h 35m and costs €27 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Heerlen to Herten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Herten bus from?

Heerlen to Herten bus services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen, Zandweg station.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Herten train from?

Heerlen to Herten train services, operated by National Express, depart from Herzogenrath station.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Herten?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Herten is to train via Viersen which takes 2h 35m and costs €27 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Heerlen to Herten bus arrive?

Heerlen to Herten bus services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Aachen, Bushof station.

Where does the Heerlen to Herten train arrive?

Heerlen to Herten train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Moenchengladbach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Herten?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Herten is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Heerlen to Herten.

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

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Where can I stay near Herten?

There are 1886+ hotels available in Herten.

Heerlen to Herten - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Heerlen to Herten by train, bus, or car

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Train via Viersen
best
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Moenchengladbach Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Recklinghausen Hbftrain Re42
2h 35m
€27–75
Drive 135.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Heerlen to Hertencar 135.9 km
1h 42m
€25–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heerlen, Zandweg to Aachen, Bushofbus 44
2. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
4h 18m
Train
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen West Strain Rb33
2. Take the train from Essen West S to Herten, Hertentrain S9
4h 9m
€29–52

Heerlen to Herten by train

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Distance: 146.8 km
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Herten, Germany?

You can take a train from Heerlen to Recklinghausen Hbf via Herzogenrath and MG Hbf /Europaplatz in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heerlen, Zandweg to Herten Mitte via Aachen, Bushof, Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf, and Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf in around 4h 18m.

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