The average train between Hanover and Bottrop takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover 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 hourly between Hanover and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Bottrop station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Hanover to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Hanover to Bottrop train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), RheinRuhrBahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hanover and Bottrop is 214 km. The road distance is 252 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–150 and the journey takes 2h 6m.