How to get from Essen to Herten by bus, light rail and train?

From Essen to Herten by bus, light rail and train

To get from Essen to Herten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 107 light rail from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE42 train and finally take the 238 bus from Recklinghausen Hbf station to Herten Schlägel-Und Eisen-Str. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is €5.69. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Herten on the Moovit app.

77min€5.69
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE42RE42
Bus - 238238
Walk to Herten
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Münster Hauptbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 238238
    Wait for bus
    238
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Herten Schlägel-Und Eisen-Str.
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Herten
    Walk to
    Herten
    880 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essen to Herten by bus, light rail and train via 107, RE42 and 214

To get from Essen to Herten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 107 light rail from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE42 train and finally take the 214 bus from Recklinghausen Hbf station to Herten Betriebshof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is €5.69. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Herten on the Moovit app.

73min€5.69
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE42RE42
Bus - 214214
Walk to Herten
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Münster Hauptbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 214214
    Wait for bus
    214
    Herten Mitte
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Herten Betriebshof
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Herten
    Walk to
    Herten
    1.31 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Herten

The distance between Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Herten, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 29.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Herten by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Essen to Herten

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Essen to Herten using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Essen) and destination (Herten), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essen to Herten by bus, light rail and train via 107, RE42 and 214

To get from Essen to Herten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 107 light rail from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE42 train and finally take the 214 bus from Recklinghausen Hbf station to Herten Betriebshof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is €5.69. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Essen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Herten on the Moovit app.

73min€5.69
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RE42RE42
Bus - 214214
Walk to Herten
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Münster Hauptbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 214214
    Wait for bus
    214
    Herten Mitte
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Herten Betriebshof
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Herten
    Walk to
    Herten
    1.31 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Herten?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Light Rail line 107, Train line RE42, Bus line 238.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essen to Herten?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Light Rail line 107, Train line RE42, Bus line 214.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Essen and Herten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Essen to Herten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 107 light rail line goes from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station near Essen to Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Gelsenkirchen Hbf station near Herten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • How long does it take to travel from Essen to Herten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essen and Herten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail, train and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Essen to get to Herten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 107 light rail from the Essen Abzweig Katernberg station near Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Essen and Herten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the light rail at the Gelsenkirchen Hbf stop, which is closest to Herten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • How much is the total light rail, train and bus fare from Essen to Herten?

    The ride from Essen to Herten costs €5.69.

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