The average train between Bottrop and Stuttgart takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Bottrop to Stuttgart. 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 twice daily between Bottrop and Stuttgart. The earliest departure is at 8:33 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Stuttgart at 3:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Stuttgart. However, there are services departing from Bottrop station and arriving at Stuttgart station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Bottrop to Stuttgart train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Bottrop to Stuttgart train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Bottrop to Stuttgart train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Bottrop and Stuttgart is 344.3 km. The road distance is 439 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €75–330 and the journey takes 2h 57m.