Recklinghausen to Brussels by train

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Overview: trains from Recklinghausen to Brussels

Find the key information for travelling by train from Recklinghausen to Brussels, 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 03:05 View journey
Last train 21:20 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 32m View journey
Distance (km) 218
Trains / day 27 View all
Cheapest journey £33.88 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 48m
Train operators 16

Explore Recklinghausen to Brussels by train

Thinking about travelling from Recklinghausen to Brussels by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Recklinghausen to Brussels

Getting from Recklinghausen to Brussels by rail typically costs £33.93, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Recklinghausen to Brussels departure timetable

On this route, 27 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Recklinghausen at 05:18 and the last leaving at 21:19 during the week.

For weekend travel to Brussels, the earliest departure is at 03:05 and the last one is at 21:20. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 18 minutes.

Average train travel time from Recklinghausen to Brussels

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 32 minutes, travelling a total distance of 218 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Recklinghausen and Brussels?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Recklinghausen and Brussels 8 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Maximising your travels to Brussels

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Brussels.

FAQs about the train journey from Recklinghausen to Brussels

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

The train journey from Recklinghausen to Brussels covers 218 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.