The average train between Bottrop and Rotterdam takes 3h 25m 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 every 4 hours 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 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 Bottrop station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Bottrop to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Bottrop to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rotterdam Alexander station.
The distance between Bottrop and Rotterdam is 174.4 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 3h 31m.