The average train between Zurich and Castrop-Rauxel takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 Zurich and Castrop-Rauxel. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Castrop-Rauxel at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Dortmund Hbf station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
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The distance between Zurich and Castrop-Rauxel is 474.4 km. The road distance is 599 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Basel SBB and Dortmund Hbf in around 7h 9m.