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Compare train for Recklinghausen to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Recklinghausen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. 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 €33, while a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€33 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m 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 Recklinghausen to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Recklinghausen to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around €33 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€18. The journey takes 1h 21m versus 1h 15m 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 Recklinghausen to Cologne
How to get from Recklinghausen to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Recklinghausen to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 2201
12:59 PM 1h15 Recklinghausen Hbf 2:14 PM Cologne Hbf €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 2201
12:59 PM 1h15 Recklinghausen Hbf 2:14 PM Cologne Hbf €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 1052
1:05 PM 1h14 Recklinghausen Hbf 2:19 PM Cologne Hbf €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 10130 · ICE 629
12:20 PM 1h22 Recklinghausen Hbf 1:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz €18 1 One-way 1 transfer - 10134 · ICE 721
1:20 PM 1h22 Recklinghausen Hbf 2:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz €18 1 One-way 1 transfer - 10134 · ICE 109
1:20 PM 1h28 Recklinghausen Hbf 2:48 PM Cologne Hbf €23 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 Recklinghausen and Cologne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Recklinghausen Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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