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

The cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Rotterdam is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which costs €10 - €19 and takes 4h 22m.

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 and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Bottrop to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bottrop and Rotterdam is 212 km. The road distance is 206.8 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 20m and costs €30 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m 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 20m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz, which costs €10 - €19 and takes 4h 22m.

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 822+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Bottrop to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Bottrop to Rotterdam 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 Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
3h 20m
€34–106
Bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Rotterdam Conradstraatbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
4h 22m
€10–19
Drive 206.8 km
1. Drive from Bottrop to Rotterdamcar 206.8 km
2h 11m
€37–53
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 22m
€117–352
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
4h 41m
€19–54
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 45m
€38–45

Bottrop to Rotterdam by train

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3h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 212 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Rotterdam Conradstraat once a week. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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