There are 5 ways to get from Kassel to Recklinghausen by train, bus, night train, or car
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 Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Bochum Hbftrain Re
3h 4m€43–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kassel to Bochum central stationbus 023
3h 21m€19–36Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbfnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain S2
4h 33m€27–116Drive 193.4 km
- Drive from Kassel to Recklinghausencar 193.4 km
1h 43m€29–42Train via Herne Bf
- Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Hernetrain Re
4h 15m
Kassel to Recklinghausen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Recklinghausen is to bus which costs €18 - €40 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kassel to Recklinghausen is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Recklinghausen station. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Bochum central station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf via Bochum Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Kassel and Recklinghausen is 247 km. The road distance is 193.4 km.
The best way to get from Kassel to Recklinghausen without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Kassel to Recklinghausen, including transfers.
Kassel to Recklinghausen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.
Kassel to Recklinghausen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
The best way to get from Kassel to Recklinghausen is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Recklinghausen, Germany?
National Express operates a train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Bochum Hbf every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 28m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Bochum central station once daily. Tickets cost €15–24 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Herne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €21–25
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- 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
- €6–25
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kassel to Bochum central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Kassel to Recklinghausen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.
Kassel to Recklinghausen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Recklinghausen is 193 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Kassel to Recklinghausen.
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