Train Cologne to Bottrop | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bottrop takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. 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 42m
Duration: 80 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain 78 / ...
Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Bottrop Hbftrain Re44

1h 9m

Cologne to Bottrop train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 10:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

8:49 PM → 10:24 PM
1h 35m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:25 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:25 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:25 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:25 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:25 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:25 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:25 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:25 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:25 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

5:47 AM → 7:25 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:25 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 9:25 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:25 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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