The average train between Nuremberg and Bottrop takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. 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 7:01 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Bottrop station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
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 Essen Hbf station.
Book your Nuremberg to Bottrop train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Nuremberg and Bottrop is 372.9 km. The road distance is 496 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €90–350 and the journey takes 4h 6m.