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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Herten is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Herten is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €12 - €19.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Herten?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Herten. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Herten, Herten via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Cologne to Herten?

The distance between Cologne and Herten is 116 km. The road distance is 91.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Herten without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €24 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Cologne to Herten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Herten train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Herten?

The best way to get from Cologne to Herten is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €24 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Cologne to Herten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Herten?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Herten is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Cologne to Herten.

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

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Where can I stay near Herten?

There are 1501+ hotels available in Herten.

Cologne to Herten - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Herten by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herten, HertenS9
1h 56m
€24–81
Drive 91.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Herten91.1 km
1h 4m
€13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, EssenMykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf to Herten MitteSb27 / ...
2h 3m
Train via Koeln Hbf
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herten, HertenS9
2h 29m
€26–83

Cologne to Herten by train

154Weekly Trains

1h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 115.6 km
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Herten, Herten via Essen Hbf in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Herten Mitte via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf, and Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf in around 2h 3m.

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