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 5m.

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 5m and costs €12 - €19.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Herten?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Cologne to Herten?

The distance between Cologne and Herten is 98 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 16m and costs €23 - €55.

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

The train from Cologne Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbf takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs every three hours.

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 16m and costs €23 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Cologne to Herten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Herten?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Herten is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m 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 1540+ hotels available in Herten.

Cologne to Herten - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 306 tram

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

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 Recklinghausen Hbftrain 35 / ...
1h 16m
€23–55
Drive 91.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Hertencar 91.1 km
1h 5m
€13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf to Herten Mittebus Sb27 / ...
2h 4m
Train via Essen Hbf
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herten, Hertentrain S9
2h 19m
€24–81
Train, line 306 tram
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re
2. Take the tram from Bochum Hbf to Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbftram 306 / ...
2h 59m
€19–53

Cologne to Herten by train

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Distance: 97.8 km
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–55 and the journey takes 1h 16m. 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 4m.

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