The average train between Recklinghausen and Brussels takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. 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 3 times a day between Recklinghausen and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 10:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Recklinghausen is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Brussels at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Recklinghausen to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Recklinghausen station and arriving at Brussels station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Recklinghausen to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Recklinghausen Hbf station.
Recklinghausen to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Recklinghausen to Brussels train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Recklinghausen and Brussels is 215.7 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Koeln Hbf in around 4h 11m.