The average train between Mainz and Bottrop takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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 Mainz and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 4:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Bottrop station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Mainz to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Bottrop train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Bottrop is 195.8 km. The road distance is 287 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–170 and the journey takes 1h 41m.