The average train between Basel and Recklinghausen takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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 5 times a day between Basel and Recklinghausen. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Recklinghausen at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Recklinghausen station via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Basel to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Recklinghausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Basel and Recklinghausen is 451.8 km. The road distance is 594 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–460 and the journey takes 4h 41m.