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

The cheapest way to get from Recklinghausen to Brussels is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Recklinghausen to Brussels is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Recklinghausen and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Recklinghausen station to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Brussels-North train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Recklinghausen and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Recklinghausen to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Recklinghausen Hbf and arriving at Brussels-Nord via Gelsenkirchen Hbf and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Recklinghausen to Brussels?

The distance between Recklinghausen and Brussels is 321 km. The road distance is 246.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Recklinghausen to Brussels without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 11m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Recklinghausen to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Recklinghausen to Brussels bus from?

Recklinghausen to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Recklinghausen to Brussels train from?

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

Train or bus from Recklinghausen to Brussels?

The best way to get from Recklinghausen to Brussels is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 11m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Recklinghausen to Brussels bus arrive?

Recklinghausen to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Recklinghausen to Brussels train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Recklinghausen to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Recklinghausen to Brussels is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Recklinghausen to Brussels.

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

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Recklinghausen to Brussels - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Recklinghausen to Brussels by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
4h 11m
€39–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N1387 / ...
6h 3m
€25–43
Drive 246.8 km
1. Drive from Recklinghausen to Brusselscar 246.8 km
2h 58m
€46–67
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Recklinghausen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUS - BRU
5h 58m
€171–326
Train
1. Take the train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain Re42 / ...
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
4h 16m
€115–203
Train #2 (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
4h 23m
€123–204
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
4h 54m
€177–370
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Recklinghausen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
4h 53m
€224–462

Recklinghausen to Brussels by train

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Distance: 321.1 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Recklinghausen, Germany and Brussels, Belgium?

You can take a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Brussels-Nord via Gelsenkirchen Hbf and Köln Hbf in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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