The average train between Maastricht and Castrop-Rauxel takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Maastricht 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 Maastricht and Castrop-Rauxel. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maastricht is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Castrop-Rauxel at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Herzogenrath and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Maastricht 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 Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Maastricht station and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel station via Herzogenrath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Castrop-Rauxel Hbf station.
Book your Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel train tickets online with Arriva NL and National Express.
The distance between Maastricht and Castrop-Rauxel is 137.8 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Herzogenrath and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 3h 1m.