What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Recklinghausen?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Recklinghausen is to bus which costs €24 - €55 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Recklinghausen?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Recklinghausen is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Recklinghausen?

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 Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Recklinghausen?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Bruxelles Midi and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Brussels to Recklinghausen?

The distance between Brussels and Recklinghausen is 328 km. The road distance is 250.1 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Recklinghausen without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Recklinghausen without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €55 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Recklinghausen?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Brussels to Recklinghausen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Recklinghausen bus from?

Brussels to Recklinghausen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Recklinghausen train from?

Brussels to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bruxelles Midi station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Recklinghausen?

The best way to get from Brussels to Recklinghausen is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €55 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Brussels to Recklinghausen bus arrive?

Brussels to Recklinghausen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Brussels to Recklinghausen train arrive?

Brussels to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Recklinghausen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Recklinghausen is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Brussels to Recklinghausen.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Recklinghausen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brussels to Recklinghausen?

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Where can I stay near Recklinghausen?

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Brussels to Recklinghausen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Recklinghausen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
3h 45m
€57–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
4h 16m
€24–53
Drive 250.1 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Recklinghausencar 250.1 km
2h 55m
€39–56
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbftrain Re
3h 49m
€63–187
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain 35 / ...
3h 52m
€59–251

Brussels to Recklinghausen by train

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Distance: 328.2 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Recklinghausen, Germany?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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