Train Bottrop to Cologne from €16 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bottrop and Cologne takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train service runs several times per day 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 39m
Duration: 80 km
Distance: €16
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Bottrop to Cologne train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bottrop and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

6:32 PM → 8:14 PM
1h 42m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

10:32 AM → 12:14 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 2:14 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 4:14 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
4:32 PM → 6:14 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

7:32 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 11:11 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:14 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

7:32 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 11:11 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:14 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

7:32 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 11:11 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:14 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

7:32 AM → 9:11 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 11:11 AM
1h 39m • 1 change

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