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 €35 - €65 and takes 7h 26m.

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 36m and costs €60 - €95.

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 26m.

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, Koeln Messe/Deutz and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel?

The distance between Erlangen and Castrop-Rauxel is 530 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 Cologne which takes 6h 20m and costs €90 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m 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 Cologne which takes 6h 20m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 26m.

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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf 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 36m to drive from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel 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 via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain Re3
6h 20m
€94–203
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 26m
€38–64
Drive 427.1 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxelcar 427.1 km
3h 36m
€63–91
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 Duesseldorf Flughafen to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain
5h 36m
€127–328
Train
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice / ...
7h 5m
€101–235
Train #2
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Nightjet
7h 27m
€55–135
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 51m
€133–265
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain
5h 32m
€133–328

Erlangen to Castrop-Rauxel by train

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6h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 530.1 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, and Duisburg Hbf in around 6h 20m. 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 26m.

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