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

The cheapest way to get from Recklinghausen to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Recklinghausen to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Recklinghausen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Recklinghausen to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Bochum central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Recklinghausen and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Recklinghausen to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Recklinghausen Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal and Rotterdam Alexander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Recklinghausen to Rotterdam?

The distance between Recklinghausen and Rotterdam is 238 km. The road distance is 218.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Recklinghausen to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €28 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Recklinghausen to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Recklinghausen to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Recklinghausen to Rotterdam train from?

Recklinghausen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Recklinghausen to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Recklinghausen to Rotterdam is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €28 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Recklinghausen to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Recklinghausen to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Recklinghausen to Rotterdam train arrive?

Recklinghausen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Recklinghausen to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Recklinghausen to Rotterdam is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Recklinghausen to Rotterdam.

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

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Recklinghausen to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain Intercity / ...
3h 48m
€28–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
5h 27m
€20–36
Drive 218.1 km
1. Drive from Recklinghausen to Rotterdamcar 218.1 km
2h 37m
€40–57
Train, fly
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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 37m
€145–340
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain Re42
2. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
5h 25m
€52–99
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Wesel to Arnhem Centraaltrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
6h 25m
€46–74

Recklinghausen to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 237.5 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Recklinghausen, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Rotterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €18–29 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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