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How to get fromCastrop-Rauxel to Cologne Central Stationby train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Cologne Central Station by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train via Gelsenkirchen Hbf

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    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    1h 34m
    €10–50
  2. Drive  88.3 km

    1. Drive from Castrop-Rauxel to Cologne Central Stationcar car 88.3 km
    58 min
    €13–19
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Re
    1h 39m
  4. Line 353 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Castrop-Rauxel Münsterplatz to Bochum Hbfbus bus 353
    2. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 91 / ...
    2h 36m

Castrop-Rauxel to Cologne Central Station by train

Calendar362Weekly Trains
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€10Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Castrop-Rauxel, Germany and Cologne Central Station, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Three other operators also service this route.

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