How to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Vaals by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Castrop-Rauxel to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB43 train from Castrop-Rauxel Süd Bf station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the 55 bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) station to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min.

235min
Walk to train station
Train - RB43RB43
Train - RE1RE1
Bus - 5555
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Castrop-Rauxel Süd Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castrop-Rauxel Süd Bf
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - RB43RB43
    Wait for train
    RB43
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    137 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Vaals Grenze
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Vaals
    Walk to
    Vaals
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RB43, RE1 (RRX) and 55

To get from Castrop-Rauxel to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB43 train from Castrop-Rauxel Süd Bf station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 55 bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) station to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min.

235min
Walk to train station
Train - RB43RB43
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 5555
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Castrop-Rauxel Süd Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castrop-Rauxel Süd Bf
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - RB43RB43
    Wait for train
    RB43
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    137 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Vaals Grenze
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vaals
    Walk to
    Vaals
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Castrop-Rauxel to Vaals

The distance between Castrop-Rauxel, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Vaals, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 209.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 235 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castrop-Rauxel to Vaals by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Castrop-Rauxel

Castrop-Rauxel is located at Castrop-Rauxel, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Cas Ackerstr..

Train stations close to Castrop-Rauxel:

  • Castrop-Rauxel Merklinde Bf
  • Castrop-Rauxel Süd Bf
  • Castrop-Rauxel Hbf

Bus stations close to Castrop-Rauxel:

  • Cas Ackerstr.
  • Cas Engelsburgplatz
  • Cas Amt-/Bergstr.

Public transit stations close to Vaals, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Vaals is located at Vaals, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße.

Train stations close to Vaals:

  • Schanz Bf - Aachen
  • Aachen - West Bahnhof
  • Aachen West Bf

Bus stations close to Vaals:

  • Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
  • Aachen, Vaalserquartier Keltenstraße

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via RB43, RE1 (RRX) and 55

To get from Castrop-Rauxel to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB43 train from Castrop-Rauxel Süd Bf station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 55 bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus) station to Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min.

235min
Walk to train station
Train - RB43RB43
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 5555
Walk to Vaals
Leaves from Castrop-Rauxel Süd Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castrop-Rauxel Süd Bf
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - RB43RB43
    Wait for train
    RB43
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf
    137 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde (Bus)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Vaals Grenze
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aachen, Vaalserquartier Püngelerstraße
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Vaals
    Walk to
    Vaals
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Vaals?

    The fastest way takes 235 minutes, using Bus line RB43, Bus line RE1, Bus line 55.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Vaals?

    The alternative route takes 235 minutes, using Bus line RB43, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct train between Castrop-Rauxel and Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Castrop-Rauxel to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The RB43 train line goes from Castrop-Rauxel Süd Bf station near Castrop-Rauxel to Dortmund Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Dortmund Hbf station near Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Castrop-Rauxel to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Castrop-Rauxel and Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 3 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Castrop-Rauxel to get to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the RB43 train from the Castrop-Rauxel Süd Bf station near Castrop-Rauxel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Castrop-Rauxel and Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the train at the Dortmund Hbf stop, which is closest to Vaals in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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