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

The cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €17 - €29 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bottrop to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Bottrop and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bottrop to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Bottrop and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bottrop Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal and Rotterdam Alexander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Bottrop to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bottrop and Rotterdam is 212 km. The road distance is 206.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bottrop to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Bottrop to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Rotterdam train from?

Bottrop to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bottrop to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Bottrop to Rotterdam is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €29 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Bottrop to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Bottrop to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Bottrop to Rotterdam train arrive?

Bottrop to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Bottrop to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Bottrop to Rotterdam is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Bottrop to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

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

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 Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain Intercity / ...
3h 30m
€36–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
4h 41m
€17–28
Drive 206.7 km
1. Drive from Bottrop to Rotterdamcar 206.7 km
2h 11m
€37–53
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Oberhausen-Sterkrade to Arnhem Centraaltrain Stoptrein RE19
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
5h 36m
€41–110

Bottrop to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 212.1 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Bottrop, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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