The average train between Vienna and Bottrop takes 10h 57m and the fastest train takes 10h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 3 times a day between Vienna and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 10:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 2:13 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Bottrop station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
Vienna to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Vienna to Bottrop train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), RheinRuhrBahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Vienna and Bottrop is 769.9 km. The road distance is 1,043 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €180–460 and the journey takes 9h 45m.