The average train between Budapest and Bottrop takes 14h 18m and the fastest train takes 13h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Bottrop. 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 Budapest and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 14h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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13h 33m • 2 changes
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15h 33m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Bottrop station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
Budapest to Bottrop train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Bottrop train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Budapest to Bottrop train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Bottrop is 980.7 km. The road distance is 1,368 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bottrop Hbf via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 13h 2m.