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

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Herten is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Herten is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Herten?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Herten. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Herten, Herten via Herzogenrath, Bf and Essen West S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Herten?

The distance between Heerlen and Herten is 150 km. The road distance is 136 km.

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

The best way to get from Heerlen to Herten without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €30 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Heerlen to Herten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Herten train from?

Heerlen to Herten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Herzogenrath, Bf station.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Herten?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Herten is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Heerlen to Herten train arrive?

Heerlen to Herten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen West S station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Herten?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Herten is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Heerlen to Herten.

Where can I stay near Herten?

There are 1545+ hotels available in Herten.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Heerlen to Herten by train, 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 Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen West Strain Rb33
2. Take the train from Essen West S to Herten, Hertentrain S9
4h 9m
€30–48
Drive 136 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Heerlen to Hertencar 136 km
1h 42m
€24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heerlen, Zandweg to Aachen, Bushofbus 44
2. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
4h 20m
Train via Wuppertal
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Wuppertal-Vohwinkeltrain Re
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf to Herten, Hertentrain S9
4h 11m
€33–54

Heerlen to Herten by train

91Weekly Trains

4h 9mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 150 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Herten, Germany?

You can take a train from Heerlen to Herten, Herten via Herzogenrath, Bf and Essen West S in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heerlen, Zandweg to Herten Mitte via Aachen, Bushof, Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf, and Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf in around 4h 20m.

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