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Kunsthalle Hamburg
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Recklinghausen to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Recklinghausen to Hamburg will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
It's difficult to get from Recklinghausen to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
10241 · ICE 920
10205 · ICE 618
10203 · ICE 208
10244 · ICE 1028
10207 · ICE 206
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 to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $220 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Recklinghausen to Hamburg:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Recklinghausen to Hamburg costing on average $60 (€49).
A bus is $180 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Recklinghausen to Hamburg costing on average $220 (€180).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
The journey is about 1h 3m faster (2h 59m by train vs 4h 2m by car) and roughly $0.82 (€0.67) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($60 (€49) 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 to Hamburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
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 | |
10213 · ICE 614 | On time 11:03 AM Recklinghausen Hbf | 3h29 | 2:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10215 · ICE 202 | On time 12:03 PM Recklinghausen Hbf | 3h29 | 3:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Recklinghausen to Hamburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 179 miles (289 km) distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 179 miles (289 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Recklinghausen to Hamburg 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Recklinghausen to Hamburg trains use the Recklinghausen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare Recklinghausen and Hamburg 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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