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 €15 - €25 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 30m 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 35m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m 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.

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 30m to drive from Recke to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 744+ 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/ZOBbus S10
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 35m
€31–69
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Recke, Poststraße to Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOBbus S10
2. Take the bus from Osnabrück central train station to Essen central train stationbus N1387
3h 51m
€15–25
Drive 133.9 km
1. Drive from Recke to Essencar 133.9 km
1h 30m
€20–28
Bus, train via Ibbenbüren, Busbahnhof
1. Take the bus from Recke, Poststraße to Ibbenbüren, Busbahnhofbus R26
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 38m
€31–77
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Recke, Schulzentrum to Rheine, Bahnhofbus T12
2. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 35
3h 11m
€28–58

Recke to Essen by bus and train

175Weekly Services

2h 35mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.2 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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

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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