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The average train between Bottrop and Dresden takes 11h 51m and the fastest train takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Bottrop to Dresden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 51m
Duration
686 km
Distance
€149
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bottrop to Dresden train times

Trains run twice daily between Bottrop and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 12:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 5:06 PM which arrives into Dresden at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Gelsenkirchen Hbf and take an average of 11h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 2 changes
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    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 2 changes
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    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h • 2 changes
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    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 22m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 685.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 51m

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

You can take a train from Essen-Dellwig to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Gelsenkirchen Hbf and S Südkreuz Bhf in around 7h 23m.

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