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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Münster to Recklinghausen
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
32 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Münster to Recklinghausen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Münster to Recklinghausen will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 2 trains that leave Münster for Recklinghausen on Wed, Jul 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:31 AM0h27Münster6:58 AMRecklinghausen$221One-way0 transfers
5:13 PM0h36Münster5:49 PMRecklinghausen$621One-way0 transfers
- 6:31 AM0h27Münster6:58 AMRecklinghausen$221One-way0 transfers
- 5:13 PM0h36Münster5:49 PMRecklinghausen$621One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Münster to Recklinghausen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Münster to Recklinghausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Recklinghausen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (35m by train vs 48m by car). Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Münster to Recklinghausen train times
The table below shows live departures for Münster to Recklinghausen trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:31 AM Münster | 0h27 | 6:58 AM Recklinghausen | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Münster to Recklinghausen
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Trains from Münster to Recklinghausen run on average 19 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 27m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Münster to Recklinghausen trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Münster and Recklinghausen from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Münster to Recklinghausen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Münster to Recklinghausen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Recklinghausen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Münster to Recklinghausen
Most Münster to Recklinghausen trains use the Münster(Westf) Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Recklinghausen, Ludwig-Erhard-Allee (Hauptbahnhof Osteingang). Use this guide to compare Münster and Recklinghausen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Münster station do trains to Recklinghausen leave from?
Getting to Münster(Westf) Hbf from Münster city centre
Münster(Westf) Hbf train station facilities and services
Münster(Westf) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's, Altes Gasthaus Leve, Asia Quick 2, Garbo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Münster(Westf) Hbf. ATMs are available at Münster(Westf) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Münster(Westf) Hbf. Information desks are available at Münster(Westf) Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Münster(Westf) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Münster(Westf) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Münster(Westf) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Münster(Westf) Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include H4 Hotel, Central Hotel, Marco Polo, Martinihof.
Getting to Münster Zentrum Nord from Münster city centre
Münster Zentrum Nord is 2 km from Münster city centre. Public transport options include:
Münster Zentrum Nord train station facilities and services
Münster Zentrum Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Schwarzwaldhütte, Domino's, Torino, Maya Grill
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Münster Zentrum Nord. ATMs are available at Münster Zentrum Nord.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Münster Zentrum Nord. Information desks are available at Münster Zentrum Nord.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Münster Zentrum Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Münster Zentrum Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Münster Zentrum Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Münster Zentrum Nord.
Getting to Münster-Mecklenbeck from Münster city centre
Münster-Mecklenbeck is 5 km from Münster city centre. Public transport options include:
Münster-Mecklenbeck train station facilities and services
Münster-Mecklenbeck has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Grill, Eis Cafe Delizioso, Pizza Venezia
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Münster-Mecklenbeck. ATMs are available at Münster-Mecklenbeck.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Münster-Mecklenbeck. Information desks are available at Münster-Mecklenbeck.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Münster-Mecklenbeck. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Münster-Mecklenbeck: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Münster-Mecklenbeck: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Münster-Mecklenbeck.
Which Recklinghausen station do trains from Münster arrive at?
Getting to Recklinghausen Hbf from Recklinghausen city centre
Recklinghausen Hbf train station facilities and services
Recklinghausen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: San Remo, Drübbelken, Cafe Extrablatt (noch geschlossen), Topkapi
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Recklinghausen Hbf. ATMs are available at Recklinghausen Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Recklinghausen Hbf. Information desks are available at Recklinghausen Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Recklinghausen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Recklinghausen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Recklinghausen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Recklinghausen Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Albers, Parkhotel Engelsburg, Hotel Garni, Holiday Inn Express.
Recklinghausen, Ludwig-Erhard-Allee (Hauptbahnhof Osteingang) train station facilities and services
Recklinghausen, Ludwig-Erhard-Allee (Hauptbahnhof Osteingang) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Recklinghausen, Ludwig-Erhard-Allee (Hauptbahnhof Osteingang).
Getting to Recklinghausen Süd from Recklinghausen city centre
Recklinghausen Süd is 5 km from Recklinghausen city centre. Public transport options include:
Recklinghausen Süd train station facilities and services
Recklinghausen Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Zeus Grill, Saloniki Grill, Pizzeria Avanti, Lychi
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Recklinghausen Süd. ATMs are available at Recklinghausen Süd.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Recklinghausen Süd. Information desks are available at Recklinghausen Süd.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Recklinghausen Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Recklinghausen Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Recklinghausen Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Recklinghausen Süd.
Most popular train connections from Münster
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