- Must visit
Museum Folkwang
World-class art museum in the Villa Hügel parkland, famous for 19th and 20th century masterpieces and changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Recklinghausen to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Recklinghausen to Essen will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 50 trains that leave Recklinghausen for Essen on Wed, Aug 05, 39 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 23 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.
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Trains from Recklinghausen to Essen run on average 1 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 but you can travel from only $7 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:43, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 13 miles (22 km) distance in 30m.
Distance 13 miles (22 km) |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 12:43 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 49 days |
The table below shows live departures for Recklinghausen to Essen trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:55 PM Recklinghausen | 0h23 | 12:18 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 12:50 AM Recklinghausen | 0h24 | 1:14 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:55 AM Recklinghausen | 0h23 | 3:18 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 AM Recklinghausen | 0h24 | 5:14 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:55 AM Recklinghausen | 0h23 | 5:18 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Recklinghausen | 0h23 | 5:43 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:28 AM Recklinghausen | 0h39 | 6:07 AM Essen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:50 AM Recklinghausen | 0h24 | 6:14 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 AM Recklinghausen | 0h23 | 6:18 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Recklinghausen | 0h23 | 6:43 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:28 AM Recklinghausen | 0h39 | 7:07 AM Essen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:50 AM Recklinghausen | 0h24 | 7:14 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 AM Recklinghausen | 0h23 | 7:18 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 AM Recklinghausen | 0h23 | 7:43 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:28 AM Recklinghausen | 0h39 | 8:07 AM Essen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:36 AM Recklinghausen | 0h26 | 8:02 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 AM Recklinghausen | 0h24 | 8:14 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:55 AM Recklinghausen | 0h23 | 8:18 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Recklinghausen | 0h23 | 8:43 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:28 AM Recklinghausen | 0h34 | 9:02 AM Essen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Recklinghausen | 0h24 | 9:14 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 AM Recklinghausen | 0h23 | 9:18 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 AM Recklinghausen | 0h23 | 9:43 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:28 AM Recklinghausen | 0h39 | 10:07 AM Essen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:50 AM Recklinghausen | 0h24 | 10:14 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:55 AM Recklinghausen | 0h23 | 10:18 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Recklinghausen | 0h23 | 10:43 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Recklinghausen to Essen 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 Essen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Recklinghausen to Essen trains use the Recklinghausen Hbf to Essen Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Bochum Hbf. Use this guide to compare Recklinghausen and Essen 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.
Essen 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: Bollywood Express - Pizza & More, Kiepenkerl, Cafe Extrablatt, Tacos
Wi-Fi is available at Essen Hbf. ATMs are available at Essen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Essen Hbf. Information desks are available at Essen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Essen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Ambassador, Gästearpartment Dahl, WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus, Motel One.
Essen-Steele Ost is 5 km from Essen city centre. Public transport options include:
Essen-Steele Ost 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: Bootshaus Ruhreck, Bacchos, Döner, Eiscafe Kemmerling
Wi-Fi is available at Essen-Steele Ost. ATMs are available at Essen-Steele Ost.
Ticket office support is available at Essen-Steele Ost. Information desks are available at Essen-Steele Ost.
Luggage storage is available at Essen-Steele Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen-Steele Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen-Steele Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen-Steele Ost.
Essen-Altenessen is 3 km from Essen city centre. Public transport options include:
Essen-Altenessen 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: Burger King, Werner, Bückmannsmühle, Muckel-Eis
Wi-Fi is available at Essen-Altenessen. ATMs are available at Essen-Altenessen.
Ticket office support is available at Essen-Altenessen. Information desks are available at Essen-Altenessen.
Luggage storage is available at Essen-Altenessen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen-Altenessen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen-Altenessen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen-Altenessen.
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