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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Recklinghausen is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Recklinghausen is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Recklinghausen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Recklinghausen station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Bochum central station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Recklinghausen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Recklinghausen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Recklinghausen is 238 km. The road distance is 219.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Recklinghausen without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €28 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Rotterdam to Recklinghausen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Recklinghausen bus from?

Rotterdam to Recklinghausen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Recklinghausen train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Recklinghausen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Recklinghausen is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €28 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Recklinghausen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Recklinghausen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Recklinghausen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Recklinghausen is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Rotterdam to Recklinghausen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Recklinghausen?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Recklinghausen.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 44m
€28–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bochum central stationbus N885 / ...
4h 42m
€21–35
Drive 219.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Recklinghausencar 219.9 km
2h 33m
€40–57
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain
3h 41m
€138–351
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Recklinghausen Hbftrain Re42
5h 21m
€46–98
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Weseltrain Re / ...
5h 40m
€46–70

Rotterdam to Recklinghausen by train

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Distance: 237.5 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Recklinghausen Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bochum central station twice daily. Tickets cost €18–29 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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