Recklinghausen to Emden Train

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Recklinghausen - Emden Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 13 daily train trips between Recklinghausen and Emden. The average train journey from Recklinghausen to Emden takes 3 hours and 21 minutes, but some DB Intercity train trips are as short as 2 hours and 22 minutes.

	Distance	121 mi (194 km)
	Fastest train	2h 22m
	Lowest price	€28.16
	Trains per day	4
	Most frequent service	Deutsche Bahn
	Train lines	4

Train service from Recklinghausen to Emden

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Which train should you take from Recklinghausen to Emden?

There are 4 train lines with service from Recklinghausen to Emden. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 11 trains each day.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
DB Intercity	2	2h 33m	€33.88
DB Intercity-Express	3	3h 9m	€44.41
Deutsche Bahn	11	3h 28m	€44.62
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company	4	3h 8m	€44.41

Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
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 EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Recklinghausen to Emden start from €44, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Emden. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Recklinghausen leaves from Recklinghausen Süd and one other station. And in Emden trains arrive at Train Station and one other train station.
From Recklinghausen to Emden train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 8 minutes. If you are looking to get to Emden faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 22 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 8 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Emden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Recklinghausen to Emden. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

The distance between Recklinghausen and Emden is approximately 121 miles, or 194 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 21 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 22 minutes. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Trains from Recklinghausen to Emden are the most crowded on Sunday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Wednesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

The earliest train departs Recklinghausen at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 13 scheduled trains on most days. 4 of these are direct connections to Emden. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Emden to Recklinghausen.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Recklinghausen?

Main departure station: Train Station

There are two stations in Recklinghausen where you can board the train to Emden.

All train stations in Recklinghausen:

Train Station
Recklinghausen Süd

Where is the train station in Emden?

Main arrival station: Train Station

Emden receives travelers from Recklinghausen at its two active train stations.

All train stations in Emden:

Train Station
Außenhafen

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