The average train between Bottrop and Rostock takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Bottrop to Rostock. 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 2 hours between Bottrop and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Rostock at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bottrop to Rostock? 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 Rostock. However, there are services departing from Bottrop station and arriving at Rostock station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Bottrop to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Bottrop to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Bottrop and Rostock is 451.5 km. The road distance is 596 km.
You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Essen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 34m.