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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Recklinghausen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Recklinghausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $173 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $173, while a flight costs an average of $444.
Distance: 299 miles (482 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$173 Average price Cheapest | $444 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Recklinghausen
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Recklinghausen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Recklinghausen:
A train is $271 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Recklinghausen costing on average $444.
Other travel options to Recklinghausen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Tickets start at around $173 compared to roughly $134 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$38. The journey takes 6h 42m versus 6h 20m 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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How to get from Zurich to Recklinghausen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Recklinghausen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:59 AM 6h38 Zurich 2:37 PM Recklinghausen $122 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
7:59 AM 6h38 Zurich 2:37 PM Recklinghausen $122 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
7:59 AM 6h38 Zurich 2:37 PM Recklinghausen $122 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
9:59 AM 6h38 Zurich 4:37 PM Recklinghausen $122 1 One-way 2 transfers1:59 PM 6h38 Zurich 8:37 PM Recklinghausen $122 1 One-way 2 transfers10:59 AM 7h38 Zurich 6:37 PM Recklinghausen $122 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Recklinghausen:
A train is $271 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Recklinghausen costing on average $444.
Other travel options to Recklinghausen take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Recklinghausen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Recklinghausen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Recklinghausen by train.
- Travel with KLM, Eurowings, Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Recklinghausen by flight.
- 16 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Smartwings, Swiss, Helvetic Airways.
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