Brussels to Recklinghausen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Brussels and Recklinghausen takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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.

3h 56m
Duration: 321 km
Distance: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Aachen

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3h 42m

Brussels to Recklinghausen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Brussels and Recklinghausen. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Recklinghausen at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

12:34 PM → 4:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 6:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
4:32 PM → 8:07 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
8:34 PM → 5:07 AM
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8h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
12:34 PM → 4:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
12:34 PM → 4:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
12:34 PM → 4:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
12:34 PM → 4:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
12:34 PM → 4:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
12:34 PM → 4:07 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brussels 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.