The average train between Essen and Bottrop takes 14 min and the fastest train takes 12 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Essen 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 every 20 minutes between Essen and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 12:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 11:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at Bottrop station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
Essen to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bottrop Hbf station.
The distance between Essen and Bottrop is 9.5 km. The road distance is 12 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bottrop Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 16 min. RheinRuhrBahn also services this route every 30 minutes.
