The average bus between Rotterdam and Bottrop takes 4h 49m and the fastest bus takes 3h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Bottrop. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Rotterdam and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 5:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen central train station and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Bottrop station via Essen central train station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Rotterdam to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
The distance between Rotterdam and Bottrop is 174.4 km. The road distance is 235 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 3h 10m.