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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bottrop takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 26m
Duration
94 km
Distance
€17
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Cologne to Bottrop train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Cologne and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 17m • 1 change
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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 14m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RheinRuhrBahn1h 18m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 19m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RheinRuhrBahn1h 18m • 1 change
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    National ExpressRheinRuhrBahn1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 19m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RheinRuhrBahn1h 18m • 1 change
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    National ExpressRheinRuhrBahn1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 19m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RheinRuhrBahn1h 18m • 1 change
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    National ExpressRheinRuhrBahn1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 19m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RheinRuhrBahn1h 18m • 1 change
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    National ExpressRheinRuhrBahn1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 19m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RheinRuhrBahn1h 18m • 1 change
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    National ExpressRheinRuhrBahn1h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    National ExpressRheinRuhrBahn1h 36m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RheinRuhrBahn1h 18m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 17m • 1 change
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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.

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  • Distance: 94.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bottrop, Germany?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Bottrop Hbf via Essen Hbf in around 1h 8m.

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