The average train between Cologne and Herten takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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 hourly between Cologne and Herten. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Herten at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Herten. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Herten station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Cologne to Herten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Herten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herten, Herten station.
Book your Cologne to Herten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
The distance between Cologne and Herten is 75 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Herten, Herten via Essen Hbf in around 2h 17m.