There are 5 ways to get from Belgium to Castrop-Rauxel by train (Eurostar), bus, or car
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Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain Re3
4h 28m€68–202Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bochum central stationbus 081
5h 19m€15–27Drive 250.9 km
- Drive from Brussels to Castrop-Rauxelcar 250.9 km
2h 54m€39–56Train
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain Thalys
- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain Re3
4h 36m€77–157Train #2
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain Tha
- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain Re3
4h 36m€77–157
Belgium to Castrop-Rauxel by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belgium to Castrop-Rauxel is to bus which costs €15 - €27 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Belgium to Castrop-Rauxel is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Belgium station to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel Castrop Markt via Bochum Hbf/Boulevard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Belgium to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Bourse and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Belgium and Castrop-Rauxel is 327 km. The road distance is 250.9 km.
The best way to get from Belgium to Castrop-Rauxel without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 28m and costs €65 - €210.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Belgium to Castrop-Rauxel, including transfers.
Belgium to Castrop-Rauxel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Belgium to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Belgium to Castrop-Rauxel is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 28m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €27 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Belgium and Castrop-Rauxel, Germany?
You can take a vehicle from Bourse to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Gare Du Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Bochum central station twice daily. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–29
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €55–80
- Comfort
- €65–90
- Premium
- €90–120
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–65
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €28–40
- Comfort
- €30–45
- Premium
- €45–65
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €65–100
- Comfort
- €80–110
- Premium
- €100–140
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €65–100
- Comfort
- €80–110
- Premium
- €100–140
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- 1st Class
- €20–35
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- train-rental.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- info@eurobahn.de
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.eurobahn.de/en/
- Phone
- +31 85 004 3110
- Website
- traincharter.eu
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://traincharter.eu/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Bochum central station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Belgium to Castrop-Rauxel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.
Belgium to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belgium to Castrop-Rauxel is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Belgium to Castrop-Rauxel.
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