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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bottrop is to train via Essen Hbf which costs €85 - €150 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bottrop is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Düsseldorf central bus station and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Bottrop Hbf via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Basel to Bottrop?

The distance between Basel and Bottrop is 583 km. The road distance is 560.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bottrop without a car is to train via Essen Hbf which takes 4h 58m and costs €85 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Basel to Bottrop, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bottrop bus from?

Basel to Bottrop bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bottrop train from?

Basel to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Bottrop?

The best way to get from Basel to Bottrop is to train via Essen Hbf which takes 4h 58m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €240 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Basel to Bottrop bus arrive?

Basel to Bottrop bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Bottrop train arrive?

Basel to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bottrop?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bottrop is 561 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Basel to Bottrop.

Where can I stay near Bottrop?

There are 1981+ hotels available in Bottrop.

Basel to Bottrop - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Bottrop by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Essen Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Essen Hbftrain 43
4h 58m
€85–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N161 / ...
8h 32m
Drive 560.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bottropcar 560.9 km
4h 48m
€96–139
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 17m
€95–240
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oberhausen Hbftrain 43N
7h 53m
€85–180
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 47m
€92–264
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
5h 33m
€117–244
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 43m
€102–268
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
6h 5m
€175–333
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbftrain
5h 58m
€153–394

Basel to Bottrop by train

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Distance: 583.4 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bottrop, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Düsseldorf central bus station, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 8h 32m.

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