Recklinghausen to Zurich Trains

Recklinghausen to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Recklinghausen and Zurich takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. There is at least one train 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.

6h 46m
Duration: 683 km
Distance: CHF 150
Average price: Once daily
Frequency

Train via Basel

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

7h 35m

CHF 123–260

Recklinghausen to Zurich train times

Trains run once daily between Recklinghausen and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Recklinghausen is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Zurich at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 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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