The average train between Recklinghausen and Switzerland takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Recklinghausen to Switzerland. 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 Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Recklinghausen is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Recklinghausen to Switzerland? 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 Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Recklinghausen to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Recklinghausen to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Recklinghausen and Switzerland is 540.7 km. The road distance is 611 km.
You can take a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Essen Hbf, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 7h 39m.