The average train between Bottrop and Berlin takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Bottrop to Berlin. 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 hourly between Bottrop and Berlin. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Berlin at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Bottrop station and arriving at Berlin station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Bottrop to Berlin train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Bottrop to Berlin train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.
The distance between Bottrop and Berlin is 457.1 km. The road distance is 506 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to S Spandau Bhf hourly. Tickets cost €90–210 and the journey takes 3h 36m.