The average train between Essen and Castrop-Rauxel takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. There is an hourly train service from Essen 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 Essen and Castrop-Rauxel. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Castrop-Rauxel at 12:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
Essen to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Castrop-Rauxel Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Castrop-Rauxel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Castrop-Rauxel is 23.5 km. The road distance is 26 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 28 min.