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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bottrop is to drive which costs €11 - €17 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bottrop is to drive which takes 54 min and costs €11 - €17.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Bottrop Hbf via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bottrop?

The distance between Cologne and Bottrop is 80 km. The road distance is 80.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Bottrop without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Cologne to Bottrop, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bottrop train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Bottrop train arrive?

Cologne to Bottrop train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bottrop?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bottrop is 81 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Cologne to Bottrop.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Bottrop?

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Where can I stay near Bottrop?

There are 639+ hotels available in Bottrop.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Bottrop 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 Köln Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Bottrop Hbftrain Re
1h 33m
Drive 80.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Bottropcar 80.5 km
54 min
€12–17
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Mercatorstraße, Duisburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Bottrop Hbftrain Re
1h 43m
Train via Koeln Hbf
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
1h 43m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cologne to Bottrop.

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Distance: 79.6 km
Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bottrop Hbf via Oberhausen Hbf in around 1h 33m.

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