The average train between Hanau and Recklinghausen takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanau 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 twice daily between Hanau and Recklinghausen. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanau is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Recklinghausen at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 51m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hanau 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 train from Hanau to Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Hanau station and arriving at Recklinghausen station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Hanau to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hanau Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanau to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Recklinghausen Hbf station.
Book your Hanau to Recklinghausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hanau and Recklinghausen is 204.1 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Recklinghausen Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 11m.