The average train between Stuttgart and Recklinghausen takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart to Recklinghausen. 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 twice daily between Stuttgart and Recklinghausen. The earliest departure is at 3:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 4:07 PM which arrives into Recklinghausen at 8:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Recklinghausen station via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Stuttgart to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Stuttgart to Recklinghausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Stuttgart and Recklinghausen is 344.9 km. The road distance is 449 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €80–340 and the journey takes 3h 1m.