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

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €60 - €90.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Erlangen station to Castrop-Rauxel station. However, there are services departing from Erlangen train station and arriving at Dortmund central bus station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel?

The distance between Erlangen and Castrop-Rauxel is 535 km. The road distance is 427.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 5h 50m and costs €75 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel, including transfers.

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

Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erlangen train station.

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

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

Train or bus from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel is to train via Kassel which takes 5h 50m and costs €75 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel bus arrive?

Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel train arrive?

Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel is 427 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel.

Where can I stay near Castrop-Rauxel?

There are 1722+ hotels available in Castrop-Rauxel.

Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel by train, bus, night train, 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 via Kassel
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
5h 50m
€79–355
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N84 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
7h 27m
€34–64
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Würzburg Hbftrain Re20
2. Take the night train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Dortmund Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 2m
€56–150
Drive 427.1 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxelcar 427.1 km
3h 38m
€62–89
Train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 41 / ...
6h 44m
€102–360
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain
5h 31m
€127–296
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain
4h 52m
€128–350
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
4. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain
5h 52m
€142–378

Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel by train

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Distance: 534.6 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, and Dortmund Hbf in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erlangen train station to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Frankfurt central train station, Dortmund central bus station, and Dortmund Hbf in around 7h 27m.

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