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

The cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Essen is to drive which costs €1 - €3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bottrop to Essen is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs €30 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Bottrop and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz and arriving at Essen Berliner Platz. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Bottrop and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bottrop Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Bottrop to Essen?

The distance between Bottrop and Essen is 12 km. The road distance is 11.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bottrop to Essen without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs €6 - €10.

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

The train from Bottrop Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Essen bus from?

Bottrop to Essen bus services, operated by BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH, depart from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz station.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Essen train from?

Bottrop to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bottrop Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bottrop to Essen?

The best way to get from Bottrop to Essen is to train which takes 16 min and costs €6 - €10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 - €5 and takes 23 min.

Where does the Bottrop to Essen bus arrive?

Bottrop to Essen bus services, operated by BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH, arrive at Essen Berliner Platz station.

Where does the Bottrop to Essen train arrive?

Bottrop to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bottrop to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bottrop to Essen is 11 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Bottrop to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 412+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Bottrop to Essen by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Bottrop to Essen by train

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Distance: 12 km
Duration: 16 min

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

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Bottrop Hbf to Essen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €6–10 and the journey takes 16 min. RheinRuhrBahn also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH operates a bus from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz to Essen Berliner Platz every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 23 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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