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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Herten is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Herten is to fly and train which takes 4h 25m and costs €150 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Herten?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Herten. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Herten Mitte via Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Herten?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Herten. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Herten, Herten via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Munich to Herten?

The distance between Munich and Herten is 689 km. The road distance is 606.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Herten without a car is to train via Essen Hbf which takes 6h 31m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Munich to Herten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Herten bus from?

Munich to Herten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Herten train from?

Munich to Herten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train or bus from Munich to Herten?

The best way to get from Munich to Herten is to train via Essen Hbf which takes 6h 31m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 7m.

Where does the Munich to Herten bus arrive?

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

Where does the Munich to Herten train arrive?

Munich to Herten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Munich to Herten?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Herten is 606 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Munich to Herten.

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

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Where can I stay near Herten?

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Munich to Herten - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

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There are 9 ways to get from Munich to Herten by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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Train via Essen Hbf
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
6h 31m
€128–511
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
11h 7m
€57–101
Drive 606.4 km
1. Drive from Munich to Hertencar 606.4 km
5h 48m
€87–125
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herten, Hertentrain
4h 53m
€108–265
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain Uex 2026
2. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Hertencar
7h 5m
€124–152
Train
1. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Herne-Wanne-Eickel Hbftrain Ice
7h 17m
€120–550
Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Recklinghausen Hbftrain
4h 25m
€157–337
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herten, Hertentrain
5h 55m
€103–296
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 7m
€130–405

Munich to Herten by train

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Distance: 689.3 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €120–500 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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