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Trip Summary
There are usually 65 daily train trips available from Houten to Castrop-Rauxel. Traveling by train from Houten to Castrop-Rauxel usually takes 5 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 3 hours and 17 minutes.
| Distance | 97 mi (157 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 17m |
| Lowest price | $34.15 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Houten to Castrop-Rauxel?
There are 3 train lines with service from Houten to Castrop-Rauxel. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 58 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 6 | 6h 51m | $39.80 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 58 | 5h 2m | $51.14 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 8h 8m | $45.46 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Houten to Castrop-Rauxel start from $45, and on average cost . Daily there are 58 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Castrop-Rauxel. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Houten leaves from Houten Castellum and one other station. And in Castrop-Rauxel trains arrive at Castrop-Rauxel Hbf and 2 other train stations.
From Houten to Castrop-Rauxel train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 2 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 3 hours and 17 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 58 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Castrop-Rauxel.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Houten to Castrop-Rauxel start from $45, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Castrop-Rauxel. Non-federally owned railway company in Houten leaves from Houten Castellum . And in Castrop-Rauxel trains arrive at Castrop-Rauxel Hbf .
From Houten to Castrop-Rauxel train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 8 minutes. If you are looking to get to Castrop-Rauxel faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 17 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Castrop-Rauxel on a weekend there is typically one Non-federally owned railway company scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Houten.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Houten and Castrop-Rauxel is approximately 97 miles, or 157 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 15 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 17 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.
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Houten to Castrop-Rauxel. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Houten at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 65 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 Houten.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Houten?
Main departure station: Houten Castellum
There are two stations in Houten where you can board the train to Castrop-Rauxel.
All train stations in Houten:
Houten Castellum
Train Station
Where is the train station in Castrop-Rauxel?
Main arrival station: Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde
There are more train stations and stops in Castrop-Rauxel than most cities. Most trains from Houten will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Castrop-Rauxel:
All train stations in Castrop-Rauxel:
Castrop-Rauxel-Merklinde
Castrop-Rauxel Süd
Train Station
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