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Trip Overview

The average train between Castrop-Rauxel and Gelsenkirchen takes 15 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Castrop-Rauxel to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15 min
Duration
16 km
Distance
€5
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Castrop-Rauxel to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Castrop-Rauxel and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Castrop-Rauxel is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 15 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 14 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 14 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 14 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 14 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Castrop-Rauxel to Gelsenkirchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Gelsenkirchen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 16 km
  • Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Castrop-Rauxel, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €6 and the journey takes 16 min. Four other operators also service this route.

Operators