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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Herten is to bus which costs €15 - €26 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Herten is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Herten?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Herten. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Herten Mitte via Bochum Hbf/Boulevard and Herne Am Buschmannshof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Herten?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Herten. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Herten, Herten via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf and Bottrop Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Herten?

The distance between Rotterdam and Herten is 233 km. The road distance is 224.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Herten without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Rotterdam to Herten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Herten bus from?

Rotterdam to Herten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Herten train from?

Rotterdam to Herten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Herten?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Herten is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €26 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Herten bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Herten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Herten train arrive?

Rotterdam to Herten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Herten?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Herten is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Rotterdam to Herten.

Where can I stay near Herten?

There are 1561+ hotels available in Herten.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Herten by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 31m
€43–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bochum central stationbus N885 / ...
5h 29m
€15–26
Drive 224.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Hertencar 224.2 km
2h 15m
€40–58
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herten, Hertentrain
4h 48m
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Wuppertal-Vohwinkeltrain
3. Take the train from Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf to Herten, Hertentrain S9
6h 41m
€65–191

Rotterdam to Herten by train

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Distance: 233.1 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Herten, Herten via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf, and Bottrop Hbf in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bochum central station twice daily. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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