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Trip Summary
69 trains operate daily from Paderborn to Recklinghausen. The train trip from Paderborn to Recklinghausen is usually about 2 hours and 33 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as one hour and 48 minutes.
| Distance | 67 mi (108 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 48m |
| Lowest price | €20.17 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Paderborn to Recklinghausen?
There are 4 train lines with service from Paderborn to Recklinghausen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 31 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 8 | 2h 38m | €37.65 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 31 | 2h 36m | €32.84 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 59 | 2h 31m | €31.43 |
| National Express | 2 | 2h 30m | €32.32 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Paderborn to Recklinghausen start from €20, and on average cost . Daily there are 59 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Recklinghausen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Paderborn leaves from Paderborn Central Station and 4 other stations. And in Recklinghausen trains arrive at Train Station and one other train station.
From Paderborn to Recklinghausen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 31 minutes. If you are looking to get to Recklinghausen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 48 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Paderborn to Recklinghausen tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Paderborn at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 69 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Recklinghausen to Paderborn.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Paderborn?
Main departure station: Paderborn Central Station
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Paderborn where you can board the train.
All train stations in Paderborn:
Paderborn Central Station
Paderborn Nord
Sennelager
Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus
Paderborn Kasseler Tor
Where is the train station in Recklinghausen?
Main arrival station: Recklinghausen Süd
Recklinghausen receives travelers from Paderborn at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Recklinghausen:
Recklinghausen Süd
Train Station
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