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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Herten is to bus which costs €18 - €30 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Herten is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Herten?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Herten. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Herten Gymnasium via Essen Hbf and Bottrop Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Herten?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Herten. However, there are services departing from Aachen West and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf via MG Hbf /Europaplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Aachen to Herten?

The distance between Aachen and Herten is 148 km. The road distance is 134.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Herten without a car is to train via Viersen which takes 2h 41m and costs €27 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Aachen to Herten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Herten bus from?

Aachen to Herten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Herten train from?

Aachen to Herten train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen West station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Herten?

The best way to get from Aachen to Herten is to train via Viersen which takes 2h 41m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €30 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Aachen to Herten bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aachen to Herten train arrive?

Aachen to Herten train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Moenchengladbach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Herten?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Herten is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Aachen to Herten.

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

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Where can I stay near Herten?

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Aachen to Herten - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Herten by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Viersen
best
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Moenchengladbach HbfRe
2. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Recklinghausen HbfRe42
2h 41m
€28–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Essen central train stationN79 / ...
4h 59m
€18–30
Drive 134.5 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Herten134.5 km
1h 30m
€20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to HER Wanne-Eickel Hbf14
2h 44m
€38–43
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herten, HertenS9
3h 36m
€21–105

Aachen to Herten by train

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 148 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Aachen West to Recklinghausen Hbf via MG Hbf /Europaplatz in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–19 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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