The average train between Recklinghausen and Bern takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Recklinghausen to Bern. 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 every 4 hours between Recklinghausen and Bern. The earliest departure is at 2:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Recklinghausen is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Bern at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Recklinghausen to Bern? 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 Recklinghausen to Bern. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Bern station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
Recklinghausen to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Recklinghausen to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.
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The distance between Recklinghausen and Bern is 519.1 km. The road distance is 662 km.
You can take a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Bern via Essen Hbf and Basel SBB in around 7h 37m.