Recklinghausen to Zurich Trains

Recklinghausen to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Recklinghausen and Zurich takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Recklinghausen to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h
Duration: 683 km
Distance: CHF 146
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...

7h 35m

CHF 116–258

Recklinghausen to Zurich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Recklinghausen and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 2:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Recklinghausen is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Zurich at 5:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:20 PM → 12:24 AM
Arrives next day
7h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:00 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:00 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:00 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:00 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:20 AM → 12:00 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

2:55 AM → 12:00 PM
9h 5m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 4:24 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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