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

The cheapest way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Jena is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Jena is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €50 - €75.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Castrop-Rauxel to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Castrop Betriebshof and arriving at Jena bus station via Dortmund Kirchlinde Zentrum, Dortmund central bus station and Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Castrop-Rauxel to Jena. However, there are services departing from Castrop-Rauxel Süd Bf and arriving at Jena West via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Castrop-Rauxel to Jena?

The distance between Castrop-Rauxel and Jena is 427 km. The road distance is 360.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Jena without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Jena, including transfers.

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

Castrop-Rauxel to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

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

Castrop-Rauxel to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Castrop-Rauxel to Jena?

The best way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Jena is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Castrop-Rauxel to Jena bus arrive?

Castrop-Rauxel to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Castrop-Rauxel to Jena train arrive?

Castrop-Rauxel to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena West station.

Can I drive from Castrop-Rauxel to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Castrop-Rauxel to Jena is 361 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Castrop-Rauxel to Jena.

Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 492+ hotels available in Jena.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Jena by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Jena Westtrain 51
5h 55m
€62–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kasselbus N1360b / ...
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Jena bus stationbus N69
8h 13m
€29–46
Drive 360.7 km
1. Drive from Castrop-Rauxel to Jenacar 360.7 km
3h 30m
€51–74
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane DUS - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
6h 39m
€198–397
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re
3. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Jena Westtrain Re1
7h 30m
€75–118

Castrop-Rauxel to Jena by train

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Distance: 427.4 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Jena West twice daily. Tickets cost €55–130 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castrop Betriebshof to Jena bus station via Dortmund Kirchlinde Zentrum, Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund central bus station, and Kassel in around 8h 13m.

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