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Trip Summary
There are 45 daily trains from Castrop-Rauxel to Esslingen am Neckar. Traveling by train from Castrop-Rauxel to Esslingen am Neckar usually takes around 5 hours and 14 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 4 hours and 32 minutes.
| Distance | 214 mi (345 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 32m |
| Lowest price | $111.23 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Castrop-Rauxel to Esslingen am Neckar?
Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Castrop-Rauxel to Esslingen am Neckar. However, there are 45 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 45 | 5h 14m | $141.12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Castrop-Rauxel and Esslingen am Neckar is approximately 214 miles, or 345 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 14 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 32 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Castrop-Rauxel to Esslingen am Neckar. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Castrop-Rauxel at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 45 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Castrop-Rauxel?
Main departure station: Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde
There is one train station in Castrop-Rauxel.
All train stations in Castrop-Rauxel:
Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde
Where is the train station in Esslingen am Neckar?
Main arrival station: Esslingen(Neckar)
Esslingen am Neckar receives travelers from Castrop-Rauxel at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Esslingen am Neckar:
Esslingen(Neckar)
Esslingen-Mettingen
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