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

The cheapest way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €40 - €65.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Castrop Betriebshof and arriving at Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Dortmund Kirchlinde Zentrum, Dortmund central bus station, Groningen, Hoofdstation and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf and arriving at Leeuwarden via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden?

The distance between Castrop-Rauxel and Leeuwarden is 294 km. The road distance is 252.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden, including transfers.

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

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

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

Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden?

The best way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €45 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden bus arrive?

Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.

Where does the Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden train arrive?

Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden?

Yes, the driving distance between Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden.

Where can I stay near Leeuwarden?

There are 740+ hotels available in Leeuwarden.

Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden by train, bus, or car

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 Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
4h 16m
€54–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
7h 21m
€23–43
Drive 252.2 km
1. Drive from Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwardencar 252.2 km
3h 16m
€45–64
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain
2. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
5h 39m
€55–102

Castrop-Rauxel to Leeuwarden by train

230Weekly Trains

4h 16mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 294.3 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf to Leeuwarden via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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