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Compare train for Aachen to Recklinghausen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Recklinghausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$49 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Aachen to Recklinghausen
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Recklinghausen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Recklinghausen:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Recklinghausen costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Recklinghausen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$22. The journey takes 2h 6m versus 1h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Recklinghausen:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Recklinghausen costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Recklinghausen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Recklinghausen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Recklinghausen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Recklinghausen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Recklinghausen by train.
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