The average train between Hanover and Castrop-Rauxel takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Hanover 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 Hanover and Castrop-Rauxel. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Castrop-Rauxel at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Hanover to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Hanover to Castrop-Rauxel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hanover and Castrop-Rauxel is 189 km. The road distance is 220 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 1h 52m.