Train Cologne to Bottrop | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bottrop takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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.

1h 12m

Duration

80 km

Distance

Hourly

Frequency

Cologne to Bottrop train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 3:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

9:17 PM → 10:24 PM
1h 7m • 1 change
10:11 PM → 11:24 PM
1h 13m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:11 AM → 6:25 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 8:25 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 9:25 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

3:54 AM → 5:25 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 6:25 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 7:25 AM
1h • 1 change
7:11 AM → 8:25 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:11 AM → 6:25 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 8:25 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 9:25 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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