The average train between Recklinghausen and Kiel takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Recklinghausen to Kiel. 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 Kiel. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Recklinghausen is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Münster Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Recklinghausen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Recklinghausen station and arriving at Kiel station via Münster Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Recklinghausen to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Recklinghausen Hbf station.
Recklinghausen to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Recklinghausen to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Recklinghausen and Kiel is 359.6 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Münster Hauptbahnhof and Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 50m.