The average train between Bern and Bottrop takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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 every 4 hours between Bern and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bern to Bottrop? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
Bern to Bottrop train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Bern and Bottrop is 510.2 km. The road distance is 653 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Bottrop Hbf via Basel SBB and Essen Hbf in around 6h 59m.