The train between Venlo and Bottrop takes 2h. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 2 hours between Venlo and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Venlo is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 9:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. 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 2h.
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-Dellwig station.
The distance between Venlo and Bottrop is 55.4 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Venlo to Essen-Dellwig via Viersen in around 2h 11m.