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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Recklinghausen to Essen. The train trip from Recklinghausen to Essen is usually about 22 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest DB Intercity-Express train can get you there in as little as 20 minutes.
| Distance | 14 mi (22 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 20m |
| Lowest price | $12.01 |
| Trains per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | DB Intercity-Express |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Recklinghausen to Essen?
2 train services operate from Recklinghausen to Essen. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 1 | 0h 23m | $12.01 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 0h 22m | $16.41 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Recklinghausen to Essen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Recklinghausen at 10:00am and arrives in Essen within the hour.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Essen with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Recklinghausen.
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Station Information
Where is the train station in Recklinghausen?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Recklinghausen.
All train stations in Recklinghausen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
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