How to travel from Recklinghausen to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Recklinghausen to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Recklinghausen to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $22.

Distance: 179 miles (289 km)

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$60

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$40

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$61

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3h 29m

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2h 59m

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30m

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4h 2m

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3h 32m

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4h 2m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Recklinghausen to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

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

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Recklinghausen to Hamburg costing on average $60 (€49).

A bus is $180 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Recklinghausen to Hamburg costing on average $220 (€180).

The fastest way to travel from Recklinghausen to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 59m.

Bus takes on average 3h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Recklinghausen and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Recklinghausen to Hamburg among Omio's users.

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from Recklinghausen to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 118 · ICE 104
    8:18 PM3h21
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    11:39 PMHamburg Hbf
    $611One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 118 · ICE 104
    8:18 PM3h21
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    11:39 PMHamburg Hbf
    $611One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9038
    7:10 PM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:05 PMHamburg Airport
    $2341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn10191 · ICE 1028
    4:08 AM4h31
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    8:39 AMHamburg Hbf
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn10205 · ICE 618
    7:03 AM3h29
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    10:32 AMHamburg Hbf
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn10100 · ICE 208
    4:50 AM4h42
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    9:32 AMHamburg Hbf
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsLH5403
    7:10 PM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:05 PMHamburg Airport
    $4411One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air BalticLH2143+LufthansaLH2054
    6:05 AM3h55
    Münster Osnabrück Airport
    10:00 AMHamburg Airport
    $4781One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air BalticLH2141+LufthansaLH2076
    5:20 PM4h10
    Münster Osnabrück Airport
    9:30 PMHamburg Airport
    $4781One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Recklinghausen to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Recklinghausen to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Recklinghausen and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Recklinghausen to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

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

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Recklinghausen to Hamburg costing on average $60 (€49).

A bus is $180 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Recklinghausen to Hamburg costing on average $220 (€180).

The fastest way to travel from Recklinghausen to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 59m.

Bus takes on average 3h 32m.

The distance from Recklinghausen to Hamburg is approximately 179 miles (289 km).
The average frequency per day from Recklinghausen to Hamburg is:
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Recklinghausen to Hamburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Recklinghausen Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Recklinghausen to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Hamburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Recklinghausen to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Recklinghausen to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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