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Trip Summary
5 trains operate daily from Eckernförde to Castrop-Rauxel. The train trip from Eckernförde to Castrop-Rauxel is usually about 6 hours and 31 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 6 hours and 3 minutes.
Distance | 226 mi (364 km) |
Fastest train | 6h 3m |
Lowest price | £42.30 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Eckernförde to Castrop-Rauxel?
2 train services operate from Eckernförde to Castrop-Rauxel. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 5 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 5 | 6h 33m | £64.55 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 6h 3m | £69.20 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Eckernförde to Castrop-Rauxel start from £69, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Castrop-Rauxel. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Eckernförde leaves from Train Station . And in Castrop-Rauxel trains arrive at Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde .
From Eckernförde to Castrop-Rauxel train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 3 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Eckernförde and Castrop-Rauxel is approximately 226 miles, or 364 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 31 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 3 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.
Trains departing from Eckernförde to Castrop-Rauxel tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Eckernförde at 01:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. 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 5 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 Eckernförde.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Eckernförde?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Eckernförde.
All train stations in Eckernförde:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Castrop-Rauxel?
Main arrival station: Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde
Castrop-Rauxel has one train station.
Train stations in Castrop-Rauxel:
Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde
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