The average train between Basel and Herten takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Herten. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Herten. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Herten at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Herten. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Herten station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Basel to Herten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Herten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Basel and Herten is 450.1 km. The road distance is 604 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–250 and the journey takes 4h 33m.