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Trip Overview

The average train between Bottrop and Cologne takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 24m
Duration
87 km
Distance
€17
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Bottrop to Cologne train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Bottrop and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express2h 12m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express3h 8m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 38m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express2h 39m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 38m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 15m • 1 change
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational Express1h 24m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 49m • 1 change
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    RheinRuhrBahnNational Express1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    RheinRuhrBahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 48m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express2h 10m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express2h 8m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    RheinRuhrBahnNational Express1h 54m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 38m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 15m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 51m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 38m • 1 change
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    RheinRuhrBahnEurostar1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express2h 8m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express1h 38m • 1 change
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    RheinRuhrBahnEurostar1h 17m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 87.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 24m

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

You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Köln Hbf via Essen Hbf in around 1h 8m.

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