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Trip Summary
You can pick from 14 daily train trips between Krefeld and Castrop-Rauxel. The average train journey from Krefeld to Castrop-Rauxel takes 2 hours and 24 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as one hour and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 35 mi (56 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 50m |
| Lowest price | €18.41 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Krefeld to Castrop-Rauxel?
2 train services operate from Krefeld to Castrop-Rauxel. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 12 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 12 | 2h 19m | €18.41 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 3h 54m | €18.41 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Krefeld to Castrop-Rauxel start from €18, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Castrop-Rauxel. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Krefeld leaves from Krefeld-Oppum and one other station. And in Castrop-Rauxel trains arrive at Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde .
From Krefeld to Castrop-Rauxel train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 54 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 1 hours and 50 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Krefeld to Castrop-Rauxel on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Krefeld at 00:00 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 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 Castrop-Rauxel to Krefeld.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Krefeld?
Main departure station: Krefeld-Oppum
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Krefeld where you can board the train.
All train stations in Krefeld:
Krefeld-Oppum
Forsthaus
Krefeld-Hohenbudberg Chempark
Krefeld-Linn
Krefeld-Uerdingen
Where is the train station in Castrop-Rauxel?
Main arrival station: Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde
Castrop-Rauxel receives travelers from Krefeld at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Castrop-Rauxel:
Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde
Castrop-Rauxel Süd
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