The average train between Erlangen and Castrop-Rauxel takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Erlangen 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 2 hours between Erlangen and Castrop-Rauxel. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Castrop-Rauxel at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel? 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 Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
The distance between Erlangen and Castrop-Rauxel is 340.4 km. The road distance is 528 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Dortmund Hbf in around 6h 1m.