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The cheapest and fastest trains from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal
Showing times and prices for Jan 24
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
40 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal without transferring at least once.
07:01AM1h37
Recklinghausen08:38AMWuppertal
$181One-way
0 transfers
08:01AM1h37
Recklinghausen09:38AMWuppertal
$181One-way
0 transfers
09:01AM1h37
Recklinghausen10:38AMWuppertal
$181One-way
0 transfers
10:01AM1h37
Recklinghausen11:38AMWuppertal
$181One-way
0 transfers
11:01AM1h37
Recklinghausen12:38PMWuppertal
$181One-way
0 transfers
06:50AM1h18
Recklinghausen08:08AMWuppertal
$281One-way
1 transfer
07:50AM1h18
Recklinghausen09:08AMWuppertal
$281One-way
1 transfer
08:50AM1h18
Recklinghausen10:08AMWuppertal
$281One-way
1 transfer
09:50AM1h18
Recklinghausen11:08AMWuppertal
$281One-way
1 transfer
10:50AM1h18
Recklinghausen12:08PMWuppertal
$281One-way
1 transfer
Live departures
Recklinghausen to Wuppertal train times
The table below shows live departures for Recklinghausen to Wuppertal trains for today, Friday, January 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 2:34 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2 · ICE 103 | On time 5:33 AM Recklinghausen Hbf | 1h40 | 7:13 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 10108 · 31246 · ICE 103 | On time 5:50 AM Recklinghausen Hbf | 1h23 | 7:13 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal
GermanyGermanyTrain Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal start from as low as $24 (€19) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $31 (€25) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 3 daily trains from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 1h 30m but the average duration is 1h 34m
Train Operators
- Travel from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal with Deutsche Bahn
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Deutsche Bahn.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Recklinghausen Hbf and arrive in Wuppertal Hbf
- First train typically departs at 12:08 AM and the last at 10:44 PM
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 22:44 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Recklinghausen and Wuppertal from $24 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
$24 (€19)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
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.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal 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 Wuppertal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $24 (€19), while the average price is around $31 (€25).
The train from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal takes 1h 30m and runs 3 per day.
The first train from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal leaves at 12:08 AM.
The distance by train from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal is 24 miles (40 km).
The last train from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal leaves at 10:44 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal. This service operates 0 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal.
The train station in Recklinghausen that goes to Wuppertal is Recklinghausen Hbf, which connects to Wuppertal Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal is by train, with a cost of around $24 (€19).
The train journey from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal offers a pleasant view of the Ruhr area's industrial heritage, interspersed with green landscapes and the unique sight of the Wuppertal Suspension Railway as you approach the city.
Yes, a day trip from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal is feasible. The journey takes 1h 30m and covers a distance of 24 miles (40 km). Trains run 3 times per day.
Two to three days in Wuppertal are sufficient to explore its key attractions, including the famous suspended monorail, the Wuppertal Zoo, and the Von der Heydt Museum.
Yes, you can take the train from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal
Recklinghausen
Wuppertal
The major train station for departures in Recklinghausen is Recklinghausen Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Recklinghausen Hbf for your trip from Recklinghausen to Wuppertal.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 - 18:00
Dining
- San Remo
- Drübbelken
- Cafe Extrablatt (noch geschlossen)
- Topkapi
Hotel
- Hotel Albers
- Parkhotel Engelsburg
- Hotel Garni
- Holiday Inn Express
Recklinghausen Süd
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
5 kmDining
- Zeus Grill
- Saloniki Grill
- Pizzeria Avanti
- Lychi
The major train station for arrivals in Wuppertal is Wuppertal Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wuppertal Hbf for your journey to Wuppertal from Recklinghausen.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 14:00
Dining
- Vidaleo
- Cafe Extrablatt
- McDonald's
- KYTO Coffee Wuppertal
Hotel
- Central-Hotel
- Ibis Wuppertal City
- Hotel Astor
- Arcade
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
5 kmDining
- McDonald's
- Färberei:Café
- Wupper Grill
- Vinh Son
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
6 kmDining
- Cay Ocegi
- Mona Lisa
- Kochstube
- Kebab Haus
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