The average train between Kiel and Castrop-Rauxel takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel 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 Kiel and Castrop-Rauxel. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Castrop-Rauxel at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kiel 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 Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
The distance between Kiel and Castrop-Rauxel is 360.9 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf and Dortmund Hbf in around 4h 50m.