The average train between Bottrop and Rotterdam takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Bottrop to Rotterdam. 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 5 times a day between Bottrop and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bottrop to Rotterdam? 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 Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Oberhausen Hbf station and arriving at Utrecht Centraal station via Utrecht Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Bottrop to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Bottrop to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
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The distance between Bottrop and Rotterdam is 174.4 km. The road distance is 206 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–30 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.