The average train between Recklinghausen and Gelsenkirchen takes 12 min and the fastest train takes 11 min. The train service runs several times per day from Recklinghausen to Gelsenkirchen. 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 2 hours between Recklinghausen and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Recklinghausen is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 9:12 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Recklinghausen station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
Recklinghausen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Recklinghausen Hbf station.
Recklinghausen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Recklinghausen and Gelsenkirchen is 14 km. The road distance is 16 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €3–7 and the journey takes 13 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route hourly.