The average train between Recklinghausen and Brussels takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Recklinghausen to Brussels. 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 5 times a day between Recklinghausen and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 10:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Recklinghausen is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Brussels at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Gelsenkirchen Hbf and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Recklinghausen to Brussels? 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 Brussels. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station and arriving at Brussels-Nord station via Köln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Recklinghausen to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Recklinghausen to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
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The distance between Recklinghausen and Brussels is 215.7 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Brussels-Nord via Gelsenkirchen Hbf and Köln Hbf in around 4h 11m.