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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel is to bus which costs €40 - €100 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel is to fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs €120 - €340.

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

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Basel SBB and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel?

The distance between Zurich and Castrop-Rauxel is 690 km. The road distance is 601.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €65 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel, including transfers.

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

Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel?

The best way to get from Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel train arrive?

Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel is 601 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel.

Where can I stay near Castrop-Rauxel?

There are 1709+ hotels available in Castrop-Rauxel.

Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich 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
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dortmund Hbftrain 43
7h 16m
€66–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N07
10h 3m
€43–98
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-Beuelnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Bochum Hbftrain Re
11h 43m
€194–340
Drive 601.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Castrop-Rauxelcar 601.2 km
6h 2m
€102–148
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 47 / ...
9h 36m
€70–204
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain
5h 6m
€86–219
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain
4h 57m
€122–333
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain
5h 25m
€92–300
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 49m
€127–298

Zurich to Castrop-Rauxel by train

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7h 16mAverage Duration

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

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Distance: 690.2 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Basel SBB and Dortmund Hbf in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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