There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Recklinghausen by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Duisburg
best- Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
2h 58m€37–212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wiesbaden central train station to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus 027
6h 13m€27–58Drive 244.2 km
- Drive from Mainz to Recklinghausencar 244.2 km
2h 43m€35–51Fly, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
- Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain
3h 38m€112–210Train
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain 91 / ...
3h 46m€52–196Train via Cologne
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Rb26
- Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Hernetrain Re
5h 37m
Mainz to Recklinghausen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Recklinghausen is to bus which costs €26 - €60 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Recklinghausen is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Recklinghausen station. However, there are services departing from Wiesbaden-Mainz-Kastel Bahnhof and arriving at Essen central train station via Wiesbaden central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf via Frankfurt and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Mainz and Recklinghausen is 297 km. The road distance is 244.2 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Recklinghausen without a car is to train via Duisburg which takes 2h 58m and costs €35 - €220.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Mainz to Recklinghausen, including transfers.
Mainz to Recklinghausen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Wiesbaden central train station.
Mainz to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Mainz to Recklinghausen is to train via Duisburg which takes 2h 58m and costs €35 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €60 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Recklinghausen, Germany?
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Recklinghausen Hbf via Frankfurt and Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Wiesbaden central train station to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–230
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–30
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Recklinghausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–200
- 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 Wiesbaden central train station to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Mainz to Recklinghausen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Mainz to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Recklinghausen is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Mainz to Recklinghausen.
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