The average train between Hoffenheim and Castrop-Rauxel takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Hoffenheim 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 Hoffenheim and Castrop-Rauxel. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hoffenheim is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Castrop-Rauxel at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hoffenheim 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 Hoffenheim to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Hoffenheim station and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel station via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Hoffenheim to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Hoffenheim to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Hoffenheim to Castrop-Rauxel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Hoffenheim and Castrop-Rauxel is 276.1 km. The road distance is 388 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €60–120 and the journey takes 2h 20m.