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Trip Summary
63 trains operate daily from Castrop-Rauxel to Elst. The train trip from Castrop-Rauxel to Elst is usually about 3 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest DB Intercity-Express train can get you there in as little as one hour and 57 minutes.
| Distance | 67 mi (109 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 0m |
| Lowest price | $28.47 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 5 |
Which train should you take from Castrop-Rauxel to Elst?
There are 5 train lines with service from Castrop-Rauxel to Elst. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 51 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 1 | 2h 21m | $36.36 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 7 | 1h 59m | $32.56 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 51 | 2h 36m | $36.78 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 2h 41m | $36.48 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 2h 21m | $36.36 |
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 Castrop-Rauxel to Elst start from $36, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Elst. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Castrop-Rauxel leaves from Castrop-Rauxel Süd and one other station. And in Elst trains arrive at Train Station .
From Castrop-Rauxel to Elst train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 41 minutes. If you are looking to get to Elst faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 0 minutes.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Castrop-Rauxel to Elst start from $36, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Elst. Non-federally owned railway company in Castrop-Rauxel leaves from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf . And in Elst trains arrive at Train Station .
From Castrop-Rauxel to Elst train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 21 minutes. If you are looking to get to Elst faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Castrop-Rauxel to Elst 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 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 63 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 Elst to Castrop-Rauxel.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Castrop-Rauxel?
Main departure station: Train Station
Castrop-Rauxel has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Elst.
All train stations in Castrop-Rauxel:
Train Station
Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde
Castrop-Rauxel Süd
Where is the train station in Elst?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Elst has one train station.
All train stations in Elst:
Train Station
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