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How to get fromBrussels to Recklinghausenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain train Re42 / ...
    3h 25m
    €112–198
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bochum central stationbus bus 081
    4h 51m
    €24–43
  3. Drive  250.2 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Recklinghausencar car 250.2 km
    2h 54m
    €40–58
  4. Train via Essen Hbf (Eurostar)

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain train Thalys
    3h 50m
    €117–199
  5. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain train 35 / ...
    3h 53m
    €58–120

Brussels to Recklinghausen by train

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€112Cheapest Price
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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.

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