There are 6 ways to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Recklinghausen by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dortmund Airport to Dortmund Hbfbus AirportExpress
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain S2
1h 42mDrive 40.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Recklinghausencar 40.6 km
30 min€6–9Bus
- Take the bus from Dortmund Airport to Dortmund Hbfbus
- Take the bus from Dortmund Hbf to Herne Bfbus Re3
- Take the bus from Herne Bf to RE Viehtorbus Ne5
2h 17mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Recklinghausen40.6 km
30 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Recklinghausentaxi 40.6 km
30 min€110–140Train
- Take the train from Holzwickede, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain Rb59
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain S2
2h 8m€11–27
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Recklinghausen is to drive which costs €5 - €9 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Recklinghausen is to drive which takes 30 min and costs €5 - €9.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Airport and arriving at RE Viehtor via Dortmund Hbf and Herne Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Holzwickede, Bahnhof and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Recklinghausen is 46 km. The road distance is 40.6 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Recklinghausen without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Recklinghausen, including transfers.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Recklinghausen bus services, operated by DSW21-Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG, depart from Dortmund Airport station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Holzwickede, Bahnhof station.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Recklinghausen is to bus which takes 2h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €11 - €28 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany and Recklinghausen, Germany?
You can take a bus from Dortmund Airport to RE Viehtor via Dortmund Hbf and Herne Bf in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund Airport to Recklinghausen Hbf via Holzwickede, Bahnhof, Holzwickede, Bahnhof, and Dortmund Hbf in around 2h 8m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Holzwickede, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Eurobahn
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Holzwickede, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3–14
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Bus from Dortmund Airport to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- DSW21-Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG
Bus from Dortmund Airport to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- DSW21-Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eurobahn
Bus from Dortmund Hbf to Herne Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Eurobahn
- Phone
- 49 (0) 2366 186 - 0
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH
Bus from Herne Bf to RE Viehtor
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Recklinghausen
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Airport Taxi Dortmund - Taxi & Chauffeur Service
- Phone
- +49 231 85 4444
- Website
- airport-taxi-dortmund.de
Helmut Betz Dienstleistungen OHG
- Phone
- +49 231 511503
- Website
- helmutbetz.de
Taxi Dortmund e.G.
- Phone
- +49 231 144444
- Website
- taxi-dortmund.de
TAXI Schepers
- Phone
- +49 231 413333
- Website
- taxischepers.de
TSO Taxi Mölders GmbH
- Phone
- +49 231 777777
- Website
- taxi-moelders.de
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More Questions & Answers
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Recklinghausen bus services, operated by DSW21-Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Recklinghausen is 41 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Recklinghausen.
There are 1623+ hotels available in Recklinghausen.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Recklinghausen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











