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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Castrop-Rauxel is to bus which costs €16 - €28 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Castrop-Rauxel is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €40 - €65.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel Castrop Markt via Bochum Hbf/Boulevard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Castrop-Rauxel?

The distance between Rotterdam and Castrop-Rauxel is 238 km. The road distance is 236.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Castrop-Rauxel without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €29 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Rotterdam to Castrop-Rauxel, including transfers.

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

Rotterdam to Castrop-Rauxel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

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

Rotterdam to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Castrop-Rauxel?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Castrop-Rauxel is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €29 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €28 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Castrop-Rauxel bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Castrop-Rauxel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Castrop-Rauxel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Castrop-Rauxel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Castrop-Rauxel is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Rotterdam to Castrop-Rauxel.

Where can I stay near Castrop-Rauxel?

There are 564+ hotels available in Castrop-Rauxel.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 31m
€30–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bochum central stationbus N885 / ...
4h 49m
€16–28
Drive 236.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Castrop-Rauxelcar 236.2 km
2h 26m
€43–61
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain
3h 34m
€130–304
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain Re3
5h 59m
€45–99

Rotterdam to Castrop-Rauxel by train

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Distance: 238 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bochum central station twice daily. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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