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Trip Summary
77 trains operate daily from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen. The train trip from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen is usually about 4 hours and 53 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 3 hours and 57 minutes.
Distance | 119 mi (191 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 57m |
Lowest price | £38.73 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen
- DB Intercity tickets: £17 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: £17 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: £17 one-way
Which train should you take from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 72 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity | 2 | 4h 26m | £16.89 |
Deutsche Bahn | 72 | 4h 55m | £36.99 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 18 | 4h 48m | £44.23 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen start from £17, and on average cost . Daily there are 18 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Groningen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Castrop-Rauxel leaves from Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde and 2 other stations. And in Groningen trains arrive at Groningen Europapark and 3 other train stations.
From Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 48 minutes. If you are looking to get to Groningen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 57 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Castrop-Rauxel and Groningen is approximately 119 miles, or 191 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 53 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 57 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.
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Castrop-Rauxel at 02:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. 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 77 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 Groningen to Castrop-Rauxel.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Castrop-Rauxel?
Main departure station: Train Station
Castrop-Rauxel has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Groningen.
All train stations in Castrop-Rauxel:
Train Station
Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde
Castrop-Rauxel Süd
Where is the train station in Groningen?
Main arrival station: Groningen Europapark
There are more train stations and stops in Groningen than most cities. Most trains from Castrop-Rauxel will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Groningen:
Train stations in Groningen:
Groningen Europapark
Groningen Noord
Train Station
Stationsweg 1012
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