The average train between Kassel and Castrop-Rauxel takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel 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 4 hours between Kassel and Castrop-Rauxel. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Kassel is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Castrop-Rauxel at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 25m • 1 change

2h 40m • 1 change

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2h 35m • 1 change

2h 26m • 1 change

4h 11m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

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2h 26m • 1 change

3h 19m • 1 change

4h 11m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Kassel to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Kassel to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
The distance between Kassel and Castrop-Rauxel is 154 km. The road distance is 221 km.
National Express operates a train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 2h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.