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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for extraordinary detail and broad appeal to adults and children.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Recklinghausen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Recklinghausen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
It's difficult to get from Recklinghausen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf without transferring at least once.
10241 · ICE 920
10205 · ICE 618
10203 · ICE 208
10244 · ICE 1028
10209 · ICE 616
10215 · ICE 202
10209 · ICE 616
10213 · ICE 614
10207 · ICE 206
10205 · ICE 618Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Recklinghausen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $176 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Recklinghausen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $51 (€41).
A bus is $156 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Recklinghausen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $176 (€144).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
The journey is about 22m faster (2h 54m by train vs 3h 16m by car) and roughly $10 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($51 (€41) vs $61 (€50)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Recklinghausen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10213 · ICE 614 | On time 11:03 AM Recklinghausen Hbf | 3h29 | 2:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10215 · ICE 202 | Delayed 12:03 PM Recklinghausen Hbf | 3h29 | 1:34 PM 1:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10217 · ICE 612 | On time 1:03 PM Recklinghausen Hbf | 3h29 | 4:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10219 · ICE 200 | Delayed 2:03 PM Recklinghausen Hbf | 3h29 | 3:34 PM 3:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10221 · ICE 610 | Delayed 3:03 PM Recklinghausen Hbf | 3h29 | 4:34 PM 4:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10223 · ICE 108 | Delayed 4:03 PM Recklinghausen Hbf | 3h29 | 5:34 PM 5:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10225 · ICE 518 | On time 5:03 PM Recklinghausen Hbf | 3h29 | 8:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10229 · ICE 516 | On time 7:03 PM Recklinghausen Hbf | 3h29 | 10:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 118 · ICE 104 | On time 8:18 PM Recklinghausen Hbf | 3h21 | 11:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
10241 · ICE 920 | Delayed 1:09 AM Recklinghausen Hbf | 6h11 | 5:08 AM 5:08 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10244 · ICE 1028 | On time 2:55 AM Recklinghausen Hbf | 5h44 | 8:39 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10203 · ICE 208 | On time 6:03 AM Recklinghausen Hbf | 3h29 | 9:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10205 · ICE 618 | 7:03 AM Recklinghausen Hbf | 3h29 | 10:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10207 · ICE 206 | On time 8:03 AM Recklinghausen Hbf | 3h29 | 11:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10209 · ICE 616 | On time 9:03 AM Recklinghausen Hbf | 3h29 | 12:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Recklinghausen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (287 km) distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 178 miles (287 km) |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:09 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Recklinghausen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf 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 Hamburg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Recklinghausen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Recklinghausen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare Recklinghausen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: San Remo, Drübbelken, Cafe Extrablatt (noch geschlossen), Topkapi
Wi-Fi is available at Recklinghausen Hbf. ATMs are available at Recklinghausen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Recklinghausen Hbf. Information desks are available at Recklinghausen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Recklinghausen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Recklinghausen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Recklinghausen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Recklinghausen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Albers, Parkhotel Engelsburg, Hotel Garni, Holiday Inn Express.
Recklinghausen Süd is 5 km from Recklinghausen city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Zeus Grill, Saloniki Grill, Pizzeria Avanti, Lychi
Wi-Fi is available at Recklinghausen Süd. ATMs are available at Recklinghausen Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Recklinghausen Süd. Information desks are available at Recklinghausen Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Recklinghausen Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Recklinghausen Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Recklinghausen Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Recklinghausen Süd.
Recklinghausen, Ludwig-Erhard-Allee (Hauptbahnhof Osteingang) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Recklinghausen, Ludwig-Erhard-Allee (Hauptbahnhof Osteingang).
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg 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 options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg 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 options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport 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 options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
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