The average train between Mainz and Recklinghausen takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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 Mainz and Recklinghausen. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Recklinghausen at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Recklinghausen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Mainz to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Recklinghausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Recklinghausen is 196.5 km. The road distance is 300 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 1h 41m.