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Trip Summary
There are usually 9 daily train trips available from Genk to Castrop-Rauxel. Traveling by train from Genk to Castrop-Rauxel usually takes 6 hours and 27 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 9 minutes.
| Distance | 89 mi (143 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 9m |
| Lowest price | $53.71 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Genk to Castrop-Rauxel?
2 train services operate from Genk to Castrop-Rauxel. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 8 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 8 | 6h 35m | $75.57 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 5h 48m | $63.07 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Genk to Castrop-Rauxel start from $63, 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 Genk leaves from Bokrijk . And in Castrop-Rauxel trains arrive at Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde .
From Genk to Castrop-Rauxel train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 48 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 5 hours and 9 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Genk and Castrop-Rauxel is approximately 89 miles, or 143 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 27 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 9 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Genk to Castrop-Rauxel on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Genk at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 9 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 Genk.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Genk?
Main departure station: Bokrijk
There is one train station in Genk.
All train stations in Genk:
Bokrijk
Where is the train station in Castrop-Rauxel?
Main arrival station: Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde
Castrop-Rauxel has one train station.
All train stations in Castrop-Rauxel:
Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde
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