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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Castrop-Rauxel is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 15h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Castrop-Rauxel is to fly and train which takes 5h 28m and costs €80 - €270.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel Münsterplatz via Bochum Hbf/Boulevard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 2m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

How far is it from Vienna to Castrop-Rauxel?

The distance between Vienna and Castrop-Rauxel is 866 km. The road distance is 920.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Castrop-Rauxel without a car is to train via Gelsenkirchen Hbf which takes 10h 31m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Vienna to Castrop-Rauxel, including transfers.

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

Vienna to Castrop-Rauxel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

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

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

Train or bus from Vienna to Castrop-Rauxel?

The best way to get from Vienna to Castrop-Rauxel is to train via Gelsenkirchen Hbf which takes 10h 31m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 15h 18m.

Where does the Vienna to Castrop-Rauxel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Vienna to Castrop-Rauxel train arrive?

Vienna to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Castrop-Rauxel?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Castrop-Rauxel is 921 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Vienna to Castrop-Rauxel.

Where can I stay near Castrop-Rauxel?

There are 1693+ hotels available in Castrop-Rauxel.

Vienna to Castrop-Rauxel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Castrop-Rauxel by plane, 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.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain
5h 28m
€83–266
Bus via Bochum central station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Bochum central stationbus N965
20h 2m
€40–110
Train via Gelsenkirchen Hbf
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice
10h 31m
€87–182
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dortmund Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
15h 18m
€46–119
Drive 920.6 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Castrop-Rauxelcar 920.6 km
8h 35m
€150–216
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain
5h 50m
€78–315
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain
6h 23m
€109–360
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane VIE - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 51m
€116–315
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice
11h 9m
€63–258
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Castrop-Rauxelcar
8h 20m
€188–259

Vienna to Castrop-Rauxel by train

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10h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 865.6 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €80–180 and the journey takes 10h 6m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dortmund Central Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 15h. FlixBus also services this route once a week.

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