The average train between Bottrop and Essen takes 14 min and the fastest train takes 13 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Bottrop to Essen. 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 every 20 minutes between Bottrop and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:49 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bottrop station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
Bottrop to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bottrop Hbf station.
Bottrop to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Bottrop and Essen is 9.5 km. The road distance is 12 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Bottrop Hbf to Essen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 16 min. RheinRuhrBahn also services this route every 30 minutes.
