The average bus between Arnhem and Recklinghausen takes 3h 58m and the fastest bus takes 3h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Arnhem to Recklinghausen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Arnhem and Recklinghausen. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Arnhem is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Recklinghausen at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Wesel and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 9m • 2 changes

4h 9m • 2 changes

3h 39m • 2 changes

3h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Arnhem to Recklinghausen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Arnhem to Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal station and arriving at Recklinghausen Lohtor station via Wesel station and Dorsten Recklinghäuser Tor station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Arnhem to Recklinghausen bus services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Arnhem to Recklinghausen bus services, operated by Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH, arrive at Recklinghausen Lohtor station.
The distance between Arnhem and Recklinghausen is 97.4 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a bus from Arnhem Centraal to Recklinghausen Lohtor via Wesel, Wesel Bahnhof, Dorsten Recklinghäuser Tor, and Dorsten Willy-Brandt-Ring in around 3h 53m.