Day trip from Rotterdam to Recklinghausen
Recklinghausen lies 190 km (118 mi) east of Rotterdam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 190 km (118 mi) apart, Recklinghausen is a realistic day trip from Rotterdam: about 3 h 6 min each way by road.
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| Rotterdam | Recklinghausen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | Germany |
| Population | 868,135 | 122,438 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 80 m (262 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 2761–9999 | 45657–45665 |
What changes when you arrive in Recklinghausen
Crossing from The Netherlands into Germany: the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book tours and tickets in Recklinghausen
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Staying in Recklinghausen
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Common questions
How far is Recklinghausen from Rotterdam?
190 km (118 mi) in a straight line, east of Rotterdam; by road roughly 232 km (144 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Recklinghausen by road?
About 3 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rotterdam 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.