Recklinghausen to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Overview: trains from Recklinghausen to Gelsenkirchen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Recklinghausen to Gelsenkirchen, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:50 View journey
Last train 22:55 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 9m View journey
Distance (km) 14
Trains / day 54 View all
Cheapest journey AU$14.46 View journey
Avg journey time 20m
Train operators 12

From Recklinghausen to Gelsenkirchen by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Recklinghausen to Gelsenkirchen by train. With 54 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Cost of train tickets between Recklinghausen and Gelsenkirchen

The cheapest train tickets from Recklinghausen to Gelsenkirchen start at AU$14.46. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Recklinghausen to Gelsenkirchen is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 6 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Recklinghausen to Gelsenkirchen train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Recklinghausen to Gelsenkirchen is at 02:54 and the last is at 22:55. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 00:50 and the last one is at 22:55. You can expect 54 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 15 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Recklinghausen to Gelsenkirchen

The swiftest journey time on this route is 9 minutes, crossing a total distance of 14 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Recklinghausen and Gelsenkirchen?

You can secure tickets for travel between Recklinghausen and Gelsenkirchen up to 6 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn more about train travel from Recklinghausen to Gelsenkirchen

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Recklinghausen and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Gelsenkirchen city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Recklinghausen to Gelsenkirchen

Want to know more about your journey from Recklinghausen to Gelsenkirchen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Recklinghausen and Gelsenkirchen is 14 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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