The average train between Hamburg and Castrop-Rauxel takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Castrop-Rauxel. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Castrop-Rauxel at 2:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Hamburg to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Hamburg to Castrop-Rauxel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Eurobahn.
The distance between Hamburg and Castrop-Rauxel is 286.4 km. The road distance is 355 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €60–210 and the journey takes 2h 47m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.