Train Bottrop to Cologne from €15 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bottrop and Cologne takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Bottrop to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 59m
Duration: 79 km
Distance: €15
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice

1h 4m

€7–45

Bottrop to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Bottrop and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

6:32 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 11:11 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

5:32 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

5:32 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bottrop to Cologne? 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.

What companies run services between Bottrop, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €7–17 and the journey takes 46 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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