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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Recklinghausen is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Recklinghausen is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €19 - €29.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Recklinghausen?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Aachen to Recklinghausen?

The distance between Aachen and Recklinghausen is 178 km. The road distance is 141.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Recklinghausen without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €21 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Aachen to Recklinghausen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Recklinghausen train from?

Aachen to Recklinghausen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Recklinghausen?

The best way to get from Aachen to Recklinghausen is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €21 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 3h 41m.

Where does the Aachen to Recklinghausen train arrive?

Aachen to Recklinghausen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Recklinghausen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Recklinghausen is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Aachen to Recklinghausen.

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

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Where can I stay near Recklinghausen?

There are 1698+ hotels available in Recklinghausen.

Aachen to Recklinghausen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Recklinghausen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen HbfRe
2h 35m
€21–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Essen central train stationN79 / ...
3h 41m
€18–39
Drive 141.6 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Recklinghausen141.6 km
1h 31m
€20–29
Train via Viersen
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Moenchengladbach HbfRe
2. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Recklinghausen HbfRe42
2h 35m
€28–40

Aachen to Recklinghausen by train

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.6 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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

National Express operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €10–16 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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