Driving from Rome to Recklinghausen
Recklinghausen lies 1,154 km (717 mi) north of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 36 min without stops, over roughly 1,407 km (874 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Rome | Recklinghausen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Germany |
| Population | 2.3 million | 122,438 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 80 m (262 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
What changes when you arrive in Recklinghausen
Crossing from Italy into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book car hire from Rome to Recklinghausen
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Staying in Recklinghausen
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Common questions
How far is Recklinghausen from Rome?
1,154 km (717 mi) in a straight line, north of Rome; by road roughly 1,407 km (874 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Recklinghausen by car?
About 17 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Recklinghausen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Recklinghausen?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.