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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Bottrop is to train via Essen Hbf which costs €70 - €180 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Bottrop is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Basel, Bahnhof, Düsseldorf central bus station and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Bottrop Hbf via Basel SBB and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Bern to Bottrop?

The distance between Bern and Bottrop is 688 km. The road distance is 653.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Bottrop without a car is to train via Essen Hbf which takes 7h 3m and costs €70 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Bern to Bottrop, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Bottrop bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Bottrop train from?

Bern to Bottrop train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Bottrop?

The best way to get from Bern to Bottrop is to train via Essen Hbf which takes 7h 3m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Bern to Bottrop bus arrive?

Bern to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Bern to Bottrop train arrive?

Bern to Bottrop train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Bottrop?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Bottrop is 653 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Bern to Bottrop.

Where can I stay near Bottrop?

There are 1958+ hotels available in Bottrop.

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

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

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 Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
7h 3m
€71–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 10m
Drive 653.3 km
1. Drive from Bern to Bottropcar 653.3 km
5h 45m
€111–160
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 32m
€105–270
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oberhausen Hbftrain 43N
9h 49m
€115–151
Train to Basel, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
7h 23m
€120–277
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
6h 50m
€124–281
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
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 28m
€115–274
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 55m
€184–396
Train, ferry to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Romanshorntrain
2. Take the ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehreferry
3. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
7h 36m
€194–394

Bern to Bottrop by train

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7h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 687.8 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Bottrop Hbf via Basel SBB and Essen Hbf in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof, Düsseldorf central bus station, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 10h 10m.

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