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Trip Summary
You can pick from 37 daily train trips between Castrop-Rauxel and Ghent. The average train journey from Castrop-Rauxel to Ghent takes 6 hours and 54 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 5 hours and 2 minutes.
Distance | 159 mi (256 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 2m |
Lowest price | $71.36 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Castrop-Rauxel to Ghent?
2 train services operate from Castrop-Rauxel to Ghent. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 31 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 31 | 7h 2m | $85.57 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 7 | 6h 14m | $87.64 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Castrop-Rauxel to Ghent start from $71, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Ghent. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Castrop-Rauxel leaves from Train Station and 2 other stations. And in Ghent trains arrive at Merelbeke and 4 other train stations.
From Castrop-Rauxel to Ghent train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 14 minutes. If you are looking to get to Ghent faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 2 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 11 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Ghent.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Castrop-Rauxel and Ghent is approximately 159 miles, or 256 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 54 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 2 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 Castrop-Rauxel to Ghent on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Castrop-Rauxel at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 37 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 Ghent to Castrop-Rauxel.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Castrop-Rauxel?
Main departure station: Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde
Castrop-Rauxel has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Ghent.
All train stations in Castrop-Rauxel:
Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde
Train Station
Castrop-Rauxel Süd
Where is the train station in Ghent?
Main arrival station: Merelbeke
There are more train stations and stops in Ghent than most cities. Most trains from Castrop-Rauxel will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Ghent:
All train stations in Ghent:
Merelbeke
Drongen
Oktrooiplein
Wondelgem
Gentbrugge
Gent St Pieters
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