The average train between Castrop-Rauxel and Kiel takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Castrop-Rauxel to Kiel. 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 hourly between Castrop-Rauxel and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 1:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Castrop-Rauxel is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Castrop-Rauxel to Kiel? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Castrop-Rauxel to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Castrop-Rauxel station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Castrop-Rauxel to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Castrop-Rauxel to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Castrop-Rauxel to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Castrop-Rauxel and Kiel is 360.9 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a train from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Dortmund Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 9m.