There are 4 ways to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Cologne Central Station by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Gelsenkirchen Hbf
best- Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
1h 34m€10–50Drive 88.3 km
- Drive from Castrop-Rauxel to Cologne Central Stationcar 88.3 km
58 min€13–19Train
- Take the train from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
1h 39mLine 353 bus, train
- Take the bus from Castrop-Rauxel Münsterplatz to Bochum Hbfbus 353
- Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 91 / ...
2h 36m
Castrop-Rauxel to Cologne Central Station by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Cologne Central Station is to drive which costs €13 - €19 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Cologne Central Station is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €13 - €19.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Castrop-Rauxel and Cologne Central Station is 105 km. The road distance is 88.3 km.
The best way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Cologne Central Station without a car is to train via Gelsenkirchen Hbf which takes 1h 34m and costs €10 - €55.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Cologne Central Station, including transfers.
Castrop-Rauxel to Cologne Central Station train services, operated by National Express, depart from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf station.
Castrop-Rauxel to Cologne Central Station train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castrop-Rauxel to Cologne Central Station is 88 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Castrop-Rauxel to Cologne Central Station.
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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.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
- Phone
- 0234 303 0
- Website
- Bogestra
Bus from Castrop-Rauxel Münsterplatz to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Bogestra
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