The average train between Castrop-Rauxel and Essen takes 25 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Castrop-Rauxel to Essen. 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 30 minutes between Castrop-Rauxel and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Castrop-Rauxel is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 25 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Castrop-Rauxel station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
Castrop-Rauxel to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf station.
Castrop-Rauxel to Essen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Essen-Altenessen station.
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The distance between Castrop-Rauxel and Essen is 23.5 km. The road distance is 23 km.
National Express operates a train from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf to Essen-Altenessen every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 16 min. Four other operators also service this route.