The average train between Basel and Bottrop takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Bottrop station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Basel to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Bottrop train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Basel and Bottrop is 443.4 km. The road distance is 583 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–250 and the journey takes 4h 33m.