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 £33.55, 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, 24 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 21:00. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 20 minutes.

Average train travel time from Recklinghausen to Brussels

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 31 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.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Recklinghausen and Brussels by train?

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

How much does a train ticket from Recklinghausen to Brussels cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is £33.55. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Recklinghausen to Brussels?

You can book your tickets 8 months in advance for this route.

What’s the travel time from Recklinghausen to Brussels by train?

The fastest journey is 3 hours and 31 minutes.