The average train between Arnhem and Recklinghausen takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Arnhem and Recklinghausen. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arnhem is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Recklinghausen at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Arnhem station and arriving at Recklinghausen station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Arnhem to Recklinghausen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Arnhem to Recklinghausen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Recklinghausen Hbf station.
Book your Arnhem to Recklinghausen train tickets online with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Arnhem and Recklinghausen is 97.4 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Recklinghausen Hbf via Duisburg Hbf in around 1h 46m.