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

The cheapest way to get from Herten to Brussels is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Herten to Brussels is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Herten and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Herten to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Herten Mitte and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Herten and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Herten to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Herten, Herten and arriving at Brussels-Nord via Essen Hbf and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Herten to Brussels?

The distance between Herten and Brussels is 325 km. The road distance is 241 km.

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

The best way to get from Herten to Brussels without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 18m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Herten to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Herten to Brussels bus from?

Herten to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Herten to Brussels train from?

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

Train or bus from Herten to Brussels?

The best way to get from Herten to Brussels is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 18m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Herten to Brussels bus arrive?

Herten to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Herten to Brussels train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Herten to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Herten to Brussels is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Herten to Brussels.

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

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Where can I stay near Brussels?

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There are 6 ways to get from Herten to Brussels by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Herten, Herten to Essen Hbftrain S9
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
4h 18m
€44–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N380 / ...
5h 28m
€21–39
Drive 241 km
1. Drive from Herten to Brusselscar 241 km
2h 54m
€38–55
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Recklinghausen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUS - BRU
6h 13m
€141–264
Train (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
4h 35m
€104–174
Train #2 (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
4h 40m
€104–174

Herten to Brussels by train

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Distance: 325.1 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Herten, Herten to Brussels-Nord via Essen Hbf and Köln Hbf in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–29 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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