The average train between Nuremberg and Bottrop takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nuremberg 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.
No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Bottrop station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Nuremberg to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
The distance between Nuremberg and Bottrop is 372.9 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bottrop Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 4h 58m.