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Trip Summary
You can pick from 51 daily train trips between Darmstadt and Castrop-Rauxel. The average train journey from Darmstadt to Castrop-Rauxel takes 4 hours and 30 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 3 hours and 36 minutes.
| Distance | 131 mi (210 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 36m |
| Lowest price | £58.72 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Darmstadt to Castrop-Rauxel?
2 train services operate from Darmstadt to Castrop-Rauxel. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 42 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 42 | 4h 30m | £80.57 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 12 | 4h 32m | £85.03 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Darmstadt to Castrop-Rauxel start from £64, and on average cost . Daily there are 12 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Castrop-Rauxel. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Darmstadt leaves from Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese and 4 other stations. And in Castrop-Rauxel trains arrive at Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde .
From Darmstadt to Castrop-Rauxel train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 32 minutes. If you are looking to get to Castrop-Rauxel faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 36 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Darmstadt and Castrop-Rauxel is approximately 131 miles, or 210 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 30 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 36 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.
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Darmstadt to Castrop-Rauxel. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Darmstadt at 11:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 51 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.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Castrop-Rauxel to Darmstadt.
City Information
Darmstadt
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Image credit: Pixabay
Image credit: Pixabay
Darmstadt is a large city in the state of Hesse, near Frankfurt. It is known as Germany's City of Science due to the many scientific institutions and academies within the city's limits. A long list of notable landmarks makes Darmstadt a worthy destination to explore.
One of the most popular landmarks in the city is the ruins of Frankenstein Castle, which is said to have inspired the world-famous novel by Mary Shelley. Another is the St. Mary Magdalene Chapel, used by the Russian imperial family during their visit to the city. Finally, if you're a fan of quirky architecture, don't miss the art-nouveau museum Institut Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt or the Waldspirale, a colourful, spiralling residential building built in the 1990s.
To begin your Darmstadt adventure, catch a coach or train, both of which usually arrive at the Zweifalltorweg station. FlixBus and Sindbad connect Darmstadt to other cities by coach, and Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, and Railjet provide travel by train. From Darmstadt, some of the most popular destinations are Stuttgart, Munich, Cologne, and Rotterdam.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Darmstadt?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Darmstadt-Eberstadt
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Darmstadt where you can board the train.
All train stations in Darmstadt:
Darmstadt-Eberstadt
Darmstadt-Wixhausen
Darmstadt-Arheilgen
Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese
Darmstadt-Kranichstein
Where is the train station in Castrop-Rauxel?
Main arrival station: Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde
Castrop-Rauxel receives travelers from Darmstadt at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Castrop-Rauxel:
Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde
Castrop-Rauxel Süd
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