The average train between Venlo and Bottrop takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Venlo 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 Venlo and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Venlo is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Viersen and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Venlo station and arriving at Bottrop station via Viersen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Venlo to Bottrop train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Venlo station.
Venlo to Bottrop train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Venlo to Bottrop train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Venlo and Bottrop is 55.4 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Venlo to Bottrop Hbf via Viersen, Viersen Bahnhof, and Essen Hbf in around 1h 44m.