What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel is to bus which costs €12 - €23 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €19 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Castrop-Rauxel?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel Castrop Markt via Bochum Hbf/Boulevard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Castrop-Rauxel?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Aachen West and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel?

The distance between Aachen and Castrop-Rauxel is 152 km. The road distance is 139.8 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel without a car is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 2h 41m and costs €29 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel?

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel bus from?

Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel train from?

Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen West station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel?

The best way to get from Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 2h 41m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €23 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel bus arrive?

Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.

Where does the Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel train arrive?

Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel?

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Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Düsseldorf
best
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf HbfRe
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel HbfRe3
2h 41m
€29–42
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Bochum central stationN79
4h 44m
€12–23
Drive 139.8 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel139.8 km
1h 29m
€20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Essen HbfRb33
2h 56m
€28–40
Train via Aachen Hbf
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf HbfRe
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel HbfRe3
2h 57m
€33–96

Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel by train

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Aachen to Castrop-Rauxel.

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Distance: 152 km
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Castrop-Rauxel, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen West to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Bochum central station once daily. Tickets cost €12–23 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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