The average train between Cologne and Herten takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Herten. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Herten at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Recklinghausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 36m. 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 Recklinghausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
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 Recklinghausen Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Herten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and FlixTrain GmbH.
The distance between Cologne and Herten is 75 km. The road distance is 110 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 1h 11m.