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Trip Summary
You can pick from 124 daily train trips between Herzogenrath and Blankenburg. The average train journey from Herzogenrath to Blankenburg takes 8 hours and 3 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 7 hours and 3 minutes.
| Distance | 221 mi (356 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 3m |
| Lowest price | US$34.74 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Herzogenrath to Blankenburg?
2 train services operate from Herzogenrath to Blankenburg. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 72 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 72 | 8h 15m | US$82.31 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 52 | 7h 49m | US$94.49 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Herzogenrath to Blankenburg start from US$63, and on average cost . Daily there are 52 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Blankenburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Herzogenrath leaves from Kohlscheid and 2 other stations. And in Blankenburg trains arrive at Börnecke(Harz) and one other train station.
From Herzogenrath to Blankenburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 49 minutes. If you are looking to get to Blankenburg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 3 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Herzogenrath and Blankenburg is approximately 221 miles, or 356 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 3 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 3 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Herzogenrath to Blankenburg tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Herzogenrath at 1:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 124 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Blankenburg to Herzogenrath.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Herzogenrath?
Main departure station: Herzogenrath-Alt-Merkstein
Herzogenrath has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Blankenburg.
All train stations in Herzogenrath:
Herzogenrath-Alt-Merkstein
Kohlscheid
Herzogenrath-August-Schmidt-Platz
Where is the train station in Blankenburg?
Main arrival station: Bahnhofstraße
Blankenburg receives travelers from Herzogenrath at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Blankenburg:
Bahnhofstraße
Börnecke(Harz)
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