The average train between Basel and Castrop-Rauxel takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Castrop-Rauxel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Castrop-Rauxel. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Castrop-Rauxel at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Basel to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
The distance between Basel and Castrop-Rauxel is 445 km. The road distance is 598 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Dortmund Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €110–260 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route twice a week.