The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Recklinghausen
Cheapest price
£133
Average price
£133
Fastest journey
8 h 58 m
Average duration
8 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
482 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Recklinghausen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Recklinghausen will cost around £133 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £133.
To travel from Zurich to Recklinghausen you need to make at least one change.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £80, and a flight costs an average of £111.
Distance: 482 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£101 Average Price | £142 Average Price | £87 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 36m Average total duration 19h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Recklinghausen train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:59 Zurich | 6h30 | 10:29 Recklinghausen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:59 Zurich | 6h26 | 12:25 Recklinghausen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Recklinghausen
Distance 482 km |
Average train duration 7h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 6h 20m |
First train 00:09 |
Last train 22:38 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity from Zurich to Recklinghausen trainsDeutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity trains will get you between Zurich and Recklinghausen from £52. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Trenitalia EuroCity
FAQs: Zurich to Recklinghausen train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Recklinghausen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- Monday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 - 18:00
- San Remo
- Drübbelken
- Cafe Extrablatt (noch geschlossen)
- Topkapi
- Hotel Albers
- Parkhotel Engelsburg
- Hotel Garni
- Holiday Inn Express
- Zeus Grill
- Saloniki Grill
- Pizzeria Avanti
- Lychi
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