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Trip Summary
You can pick from 14 daily train trips between Castrop-Rauxel and Essen. The average train journey from Castrop-Rauxel to Essen takes 3 hours and 36 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 2 hours and 31 minutes.
| Distance | 84 mi (135 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 31m |
| Lowest price | £17.82 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Castrop-Rauxel to Essen?
2 train services operate from Castrop-Rauxel to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 14 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 14 | 3h 38m | £27.31 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 3h 15m | £23.20 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Castrop-Rauxel to Essen start from £22, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Castrop-Rauxel leaves from Train Station and 2 other stations. And in Essen trains arrive at Essen(Oldb) .
From Castrop-Rauxel to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 15 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 31 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Castrop-Rauxel to Essen on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Castrop-Rauxel at 02:00 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 14 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 Essen to Castrop-Rauxel.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Castrop-Rauxel?
Main departure station: Castrop-Rauxel Süd
Castrop-Rauxel has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Essen.
All train stations in Castrop-Rauxel:
Castrop-Rauxel Süd
Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde
Train Station
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main arrival station: Essen(Oldb)
Essen (Oldb) is a small train station in the village of Essen in northern Germany, to the south of Bremen. The station itself serves one regional line, the RE18, that frequently runs to Osnabrück and Wilhelmshaven, from where you can find regular connections into Bremen. Although the station is small and without amenities, the village of Essen has a few restaurants and a supermarket not far from the station where you can find supplies before you travel. There is also parking directly outside the station, and local bus stops for getting around the village.
Train stations in Essen:
Essen(Oldb)
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