The average train between Cologne and Bottrop takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 34m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Cologne and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 8:49 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 5:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Bottrop station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Cologne to Bottrop train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Bottrop train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bottrop Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Bottrop train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and National Express.
The distance between Cologne and Bottrop is 65.7 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bottrop Hbf via Duisburg Hbf in around 1h 30m.