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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Recklinghausen is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Recklinghausen is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Recklinghausen?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Recklinghausen station. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Bochum central station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Recklinghausen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from München Hbf and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Munich to Recklinghausen?

The distance between Munich and Recklinghausen is 679 km. The road distance is 606.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Recklinghausen without a car is to train via Gelsenkirchen Hbf which takes 5h 30m and costs €120 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Munich to Recklinghausen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Recklinghausen bus from?

Munich to Recklinghausen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Recklinghausen train from?

Munich to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train or bus from Munich to Recklinghausen?

The best way to get from Munich to Recklinghausen is to train via Gelsenkirchen Hbf which takes 5h 30m and costs €120 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 17m.

Where does the Munich to Recklinghausen bus arrive?

Munich to Recklinghausen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.

Where does the Munich to Recklinghausen train arrive?

Munich to Recklinghausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Munich to Recklinghausen?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Recklinghausen is 607 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Munich to Recklinghausen.

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

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Munich to Recklinghausen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Munich to Recklinghausen by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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Train via Gelsenkirchen Hbf
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...
5h 30m
€126–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Bochum central stationbus N885 / ...
10h 17m
€54–91
Drive 606.8 km
1. Drive from Munich to Recklinghausencar 606.8 km
5h 46m
€90–129
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain
4h 18m
€98–285
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain 62 / ...
6h 29m
€120–260
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from München Ost to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain Uex 2026
2. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Recklinghausencar
7h 5m
€124–152
Train #2
1. Take the train from Muenchen-Pasing to Recklinghausen Hbftrain Ice
7h 35m
€122–267
Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Recklinghausen Hbftrain
4h 25m
€144–361
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain
5h 24m
€102–299
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 8m
€123–354
Fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane MUC - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain
5h 59m
€146–422

Munich to Recklinghausen by train

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Distance: 678.5 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Recklinghausen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €120–250 and the journey takes 5h 8m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Bochum central station twice daily. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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