What is the cheapest way to get from Recke to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Recke to Essen is to bus which costs €16 - €26 and takes 3h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Recke to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Recke to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Recke and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Recke to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Recke, Poststraße and arriving at Essen central train station via Osnabrück central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Recke to Essen?

The distance between Recke and Essen is 174 km. The road distance is 133.9 km.

How do I travel from Recke to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Recke to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 38m and costs €20 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Recke to Essen?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Recke to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Recke to Essen bus from?

Recke to Essen bus services, operated by Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH (RVM), depart from Recke, Poststraße station.

Train or bus from Recke to Essen?

The best way to get from Recke to Essen is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €25 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €26 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Recke to Essen bus arrive?

Recke to Essen bus services, operated by Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH (RVM), arrive at Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB station.

Can I drive from Recke to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Recke to Essen is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Recke to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2289+ hotels available in Essen.

Recke to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Recke to Essen by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Recke, Poststraße to Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOBS10
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
2h 38m
€20–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Recke, Poststraße to Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOBS10
2. Take the bus from Osnabrück central train station to Essen central train stationN1387
3h 51m
€16–26
Bus, train via Münster
1. Take the bus from Ibbenbüren, Busbahnhof to Münster HauptbahnhofS50 / ...
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf43 / ...
3h 27m
€17–41
Drive 133.9 km
1. Drive from Recke to Essen133.9 km
1h 29m
€20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
2h 50m
€26–67

Recke to Essen by bus and train

175Weekly Services

2h 38mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.2 km
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Recke, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Osnabrück Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Recke, Poststraße to Essen central train station via Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Osnabrück central train station in around 3h 51m.

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