The average train between Cologne and Castrop-Rauxel takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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 hourly between Cologne and Castrop-Rauxel. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Castrop-Rauxel at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Cologne to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Castrop-Rauxel Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Castrop-Rauxel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and Eurostar.
The distance between Cologne and Castrop-Rauxel is 73.7 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Duisburg Hbf in around 1h 32m.