How to travel from Hamburg to Recklinghausen

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Compare train, flight, and bus for Hamburg to Recklinghausen

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Recklinghausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $511.

Distance: 179 miles (289 km)

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$511

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$73

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$46

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$61

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4h 3m

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3h 52m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Recklinghausen is a bus with an average price of $46 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Recklinghausen:

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Recklinghausen costing on average $73 (€60).

A bus is $465 (€383) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Recklinghausen costing on average $511 (€421).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Recklinghausen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Recklinghausen take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 3m.

Bus takes on average 5h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Recklinghausen including taking a train, flight, and bus.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Recklinghausen among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 49m sooner (2h 3m by flight vs 3h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $511 (€421) compared to roughly $61 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Hamburg to Recklinghausen

How to get from Hamburg to Recklinghausen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Recklinghausen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    9:15 PM8h05
    Hamburg
    5:20 AMRecklinghausen
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    9:15 PM8h05
    Hamburg
    5:20 AMRecklinghausen
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:15 PM8h05
    Hamburg
    5:20 AMRecklinghausen
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    8:10 PM8h10
    Hamburg
    4:20 AMRecklinghausen
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Recklinghausen

Travel to Recklinghausen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Recklinghausen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Recklinghausen including taking a train, flight, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Recklinghausen is a bus with an average price of $46 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Recklinghausen:

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Recklinghausen costing on average $73 (€60).

A bus is $465 (€383) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Recklinghausen costing on average $511 (€421).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Recklinghausen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Recklinghausen take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 3m.

Bus takes on average 5h 35m.

The distance from Hamburg to Recklinghausen is approximately 179 miles (289 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Recklinghausen is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Recklinghausen as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Recklinghausen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Recklinghausen Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Recklinghausen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Recklinghausen by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, GetJet Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Recklinghausen by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Recklinghausen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Recklinghausen with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Intercity, FlixTrain.
  • 3 direct flights per day with GetJet Airlines, Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Recklinghausen often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne, Düsseldorf. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Recklinghausen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Recklinghausen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A two-day visit to Recklinghausen is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, enjoy local dining, and get a feel for the city's culture.

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