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Trip Summary
You can pick from 16 daily train trips between Salzkotten and Castrop-Rauxel. The average train journey from Salzkotten to Castrop-Rauxel takes one hour and 53 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as one hour and 38 minutes.
Distance | 56 mi (90 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 38m |
Lowest price | €19.85 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 5 |
Which train should you take from Salzkotten to Castrop-Rauxel?
There are 5 train lines with service from Salzkotten to Castrop-Rauxel. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 12 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity | 2 | 1h 45m | €20.55 |
DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 1h 45m | €20.55 |
Deutsche Bahn | 12 | 1h 53m | €24.08 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 15 | 1h 58m | €23.53 |
National Express | 2 | 1h 44m | €20.55 |
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.
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Salzkotten to Castrop-Rauxel start from €20, and on average cost . Daily there are 15 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Castrop-Rauxel. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Salzkotten leaves from Train Station and one other station. And in Castrop-Rauxel trains arrive at Train Station and 2 other train stations.
From Salzkotten to Castrop-Rauxel train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 58 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 38 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Salzkotten to Castrop-Rauxel are the most crowded on Thursday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Salzkotten 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 16 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 Salzkotten.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Salzkotten?
Main departure station: Train Station
There are two stations in Salzkotten where you can board the train to Castrop-Rauxel.
All train stations in Salzkotten:
Train Station
Scharmede
Where is the train station in Castrop-Rauxel?
Main arrival station: Train Station
There are more train stations and stops in Castrop-Rauxel than most cities. Most trains from Salzkotten will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Castrop-Rauxel:
Train stations in Castrop-Rauxel:
Train Station
Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde
Castrop-Rauxel Süd
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