The average train between Paderborn and Castrop-Rauxel takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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 3 times a day between Paderborn and Castrop-Rauxel. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Castrop-Rauxel at 10:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Paderborn to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Paderborn to Castrop-Rauxel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paderborn and Castrop-Rauxel is 101.2 km. The road distance is 116 km.
National Express operates a train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 1h 1m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day.