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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Recklinghausen is to bus which costs €18 - €30 and takes 4h 5m.

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 €20 - €30.

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 West and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf via MG Hbf /Europaplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Aachen to Recklinghausen?

The distance between Aachen and Recklinghausen is 148 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 via Viersen which takes 2h 41m and costs €27 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m 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 West station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Recklinghausen?

The best way to get from Aachen to Recklinghausen is to train via Viersen which takes 2h 41m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €30 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Aachen to Recklinghausen train arrive?

Aachen to Recklinghausen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Moenchengladbach 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?

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

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

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

Train via Viersen
best
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Moenchengladbach HbfRe
2. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Recklinghausen HbfRe42
2h 41m
€28–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Essen central train stationN79 / ...
4h 5m
€18–30
Drive 141.6 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Recklinghausen141.6 km
1h 31m
€21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Muelheim(Ruhr)HbfRe
2. Take the train from Mülheim Hauptbahnhof to Recklinghausen HbfRe42 / ...
2h 42m
€32–49

Aachen to Recklinghausen by train

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Distance: 148 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Aachen West to Recklinghausen Hbf via MG Hbf /Europaplatz in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–19 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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