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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel is to bus which costs €29 - €60 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel is to drive and car train which takes 3h 39m and costs €130 - €180.

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

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel?

The distance between Kiel and Castrop-Rauxel is 463 km. The road distance is 417.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel, including transfers.

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

Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel?

The best way to get from Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel train arrive?

Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel is 418 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel.

Where can I stay near Castrop-Rauxel?

There are 1713+ hotels available in Castrop-Rauxel.

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

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

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 Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Dortmund Hbf43 / ...
4h 59m
€42–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Dortmund central bus stationN74
6h 53m
€29–56
Drive 417.9 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel417.9 km
3h 45m
€59–85
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Altona
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel
3h 39m
€133–174

Kiel to Castrop-Rauxel by train

146Weekly Trains

4h 59mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 462.9 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf and Dortmund Hbf in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kiel central bus station to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €22–50 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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