The average train between Bottrop and Munich takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Bottrop to Munich. 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 4 times a day between Bottrop and Munich. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Munich at 11:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


10h 9m • 2 changes

6h 37m • 2 changes

6h 25m • 2 changes

6h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bottrop to Munich? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Munich. However, there are services departing from Bottrop station and arriving at Munich station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Bottrop to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Bottrop to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at München Hbf station.
Book your Bottrop to Munich train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Bottrop and Munich is 502.7 km. The road distance is 665 km.
You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to München Hbf via Essen Hbf and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 6h 18m.