The average train between Recklinghausen and Rotterdam takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Recklinghausen to Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 8:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Recklinghausen is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 56m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Recklinghausen to Rotterdam? 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 Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Oberhausen Hbf station and arriving at Rotterdam Alexander station via Utrecht Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Recklinghausen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Recklinghausen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Alexander station.
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The distance between Recklinghausen and Rotterdam is 190.2 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 3h 48m.