There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Recklinghausen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain Tha
- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
3h 25m€112–198Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bochum central stationbus 081
4h 51m€24–43Drive 250.2 km
- Drive from Brussels to Recklinghausencar 250.2 km
2h 54m€40–58Train via Essen Hbf (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
3h 50m€117–199Train via Cologne
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain 35 / ...
3h 53m€58–120
Brussels to Recklinghausen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Recklinghausen is to bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Recklinghausen is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Recklinghausen station. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Bochum central station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Bruxelles Midi and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Brussels and Recklinghausen is 325 km. The road distance is 250.2 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Recklinghausen without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €110 - €200.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Brussels to Recklinghausen, including transfers.
Brussels to Recklinghausen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Brussels to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Bruxelles Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Recklinghausen is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Recklinghausen, Germany?
You can take a train from Bruxelles Midi to Recklinghausen Hbf via Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Bochum central station once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–27
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Bochum central station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Brussels to Recklinghausen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.
Brussels to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Recklinghausen is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Brussels to Recklinghausen.
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