What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Bottrop?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Bottrop is to bus which costs €13 - €24 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Bottrop?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Bottrop is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €17 - €26.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Bottrop Hbf via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Aachen to Bottrop?

The distance between Aachen and Bottrop is 164 km. The road distance is 124.1 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Bottrop without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Bottrop without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €17 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Bottrop?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Aachen to Bottrop, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Bottrop bus from?

Aachen to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Bottrop train from?

Aachen to Bottrop train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Bottrop?

The best way to get from Aachen to Bottrop is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €17 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €24 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Aachen to Bottrop bus arrive?

Aachen to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Aachen to Bottrop train arrive?

Aachen to Bottrop train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Bottrop?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Bottrop is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Aachen to Bottrop.

Where can I stay near Bottrop?

There are 1543+ hotels available in Bottrop.

Aachen to Bottrop - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Bottrop by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen HbfRe
2h 24m
€17–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Essen central train stationN79 / ...
3h 48m
€13–23
Drive 124.1 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Bottrop124.1 km
1h 20m
€18–26
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Essen HbfRb33
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to BOT ZOB Berliner PlatzSb16
2h 43m
€23–33

Aachen to Bottrop by train

342Weekly Trains

2h 24mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164 km
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Bottrop, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–19 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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