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

The cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Mainz is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bottrop to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Bottrop and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Bottrop to Mainz. However, there are services departing from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz and arriving at Mainz, Münsterplatz via Essen central train station and Wiesbaden Mainzer Straße/1.Ring. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Bottrop and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Bottrop Hbf and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Essen Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Bottrop to Mainz?

The distance between Bottrop and Mainz is 284 km. The road distance is 245.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bottrop to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Bottrop to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Mainz bus from?

Bottrop to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Mainz train from?

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

Train or bus from Bottrop to Mainz?

The best way to get from Bottrop to Mainz is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Bottrop to Mainz bus arrive?

Bottrop to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Wiesbaden central train station.

Where does the Bottrop to Mainz train arrive?

Bottrop to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Bottrop to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bottrop to Mainz is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Bottrop to Mainz.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Mainz.

Bottrop to Mainz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Bottrop to Mainz 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2h 59m
€44–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Wiesbaden central train stationbus 027
6h 21m
€24–49
Drive 245.8 km
1. Drive from Bottrop to Mainzcar 245.8 km
2h 20m
€35–51
Bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz to Oberhausen Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3h 21m
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb26
5h 57m
€49–78

Bottrop to Mainz by train

273Weekly Trains

2h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 284.1 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €29–85 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Wiesbaden central train station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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