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

The cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 130 and takes 14h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bottrop to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 27m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Bottrop and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Bottrop to Bern. However, there are services departing from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz and arriving at Bern via Essen central train station and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Bottrop and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Bern. However, there are services departing from Bottrop Hbf and arriving at Bern via Essen Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Bottrop to Bern?

The distance between Bottrop and Bern is 688 km. The road distance is 653.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bottrop to Bern without a car is to train via Essen Hbf which takes 7h 30m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Bottrop to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Bern train from?

Bottrop to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bottrop to Bern?

The best way to get from Bottrop to Bern is to train via Essen Hbf which takes 7h 30m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 130 and takes 14h 3m.

Where does the Bottrop to Bern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bottrop to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bottrop to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Bottrop to Bern is 653 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Bottrop to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 356+ hotels available in Bern.

Bottrop to Bern - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bottrop to Bern 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 Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
7h 30m
CHF 121–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bernbus FlixBus N122
14h 3m
CHF 40–129
Drive 653.4 km
1. Drive from Bottrop to Berncar 653.4 km
5h 39m
CHF 102–148
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 27m
CHF 102–263
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43N
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
10h 12m
CHF 121–359
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 2m
CHF 198–378
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 21m
CHF 110–276
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 5m
CHF 127–283

Bottrop to Bern by train

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7h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 687.7 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Bern via Essen Hbf and Basel SBB in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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