The average train between Essen and Recklinghausen takes 22 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. There is an hourly train service from Essen 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 Essen and Recklinghausen. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Recklinghausen at 12:08 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at Recklinghausen station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
Essen to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Recklinghausen Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Recklinghausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Recklinghausen is 21.7 km. The road distance is 26 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €5–10 and the journey takes 21 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route every 4 hours.