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Compare train for Cologne to Recklinghausen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Recklinghausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €35, while a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Recklinghausen
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Recklinghausen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around €35 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€19. The journey takes 1h 17m versus 1h 14m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Recklinghausen
How to get from Cologne to Recklinghausen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Recklinghausen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 10368:45 AM 1h07 Cologne Hbf 9:52 AM Recklinghausen Hbf €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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ICE 10368:45 AM 1h07 Cologne Hbf 9:52 AM Recklinghausen Hbf €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 10368:45 AM 1h07 Cologne Hbf 9:52 AM Recklinghausen Hbf €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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ICE 22067:46 AM 1h12 Cologne Hbf 8:58 AM Recklinghausen Hbf €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
28510 · 102139:31 AM 1h31 Cologne Hbf 11:02 AM Recklinghausen Hbf €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
28504 · 102076:31 AM 1h31 Cologne Hbf 8:02 AM Recklinghausen Hbf €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Recklinghausen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Recklinghausen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Recklinghausen by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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