The average train between Ulm and Recklinghausen takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Ulm 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 every 3 hours between Ulm and Recklinghausen. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Recklinghausen at 10:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Ulm station and arriving at Recklinghausen station via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Ulm to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Ulm to Recklinghausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Ulm and Recklinghausen is 409.4 km. The road distance is 537 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €95–410 and the journey takes 3h 54m.