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Trip Summary
29 trains operate daily from Gersthofen to Castrop-Rauxel. The train trip from Gersthofen to Castrop-Rauxel is usually about 7 hours and 32 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 6 hours and 3 minutes.
Distance | 269 mi (432 km) |
Fastest train | 6h 3m |
Lowest price | €66.79 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Gersthofen to Castrop-Rauxel?
2 train services operate from Gersthofen to Castrop-Rauxel. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 28 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 28 | 7h 32m | €146.91 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 7h 41m | €152.74 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Gersthofen to Castrop-Rauxel start from €153, 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 Gersthofen leaves from Train Station . And in Castrop-Rauxel trains arrive at Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde .
From Gersthofen to Castrop-Rauxel train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 41 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 6 hours and 3 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Gersthofen and Castrop-Rauxel is approximately 269 miles, or 432 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 32 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 Gersthofen 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 Gersthofen at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 29 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 Gersthofen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Gersthofen?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Gersthofen.
All train stations in Gersthofen:
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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