Cologne to Bottrop Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bottrop takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. 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 28m
Duration: 94 km
Distance: €20
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bottrop Hbftrain Re14

1h 8m

€9–59

Cologne to Bottrop train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:12 AM → 5:43 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
5:12 AM → 6:43 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
6:13 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:13 AM → 5:43 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
5:12 AM → 6:43 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
6:13 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:13 AM → 5:43 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
5:12 AM → 6:43 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
6:13 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:13 AM → 5:43 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
5:12 AM → 6:43 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
6:13 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:49 AM → 4:28 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
4:12 AM → 5:43 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
5:12 AM → 6:43 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
6:13 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:49 AM → 4:57 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 5:28 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
4:25 AM → 5:43 AM
1h 18m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 6:28 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:07 AM → 1:43 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 5:43 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 6:28 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 7:28 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Bottrop? 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.