There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Bottrop by plane, train, bus, night train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
2h 13m€101–286Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
16h 27m€86–123Train
- Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
9h 47m€176–340Train, night train
- Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
- Take the nighttrain from Basel Bad Bf to Oberhausen Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 44m€111–231Drive 732.8 km
- Drive from Geneva to Bottropcar 732.8 km
8h 51m€132–191
Geneva to Bottrop by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Bottrop is to bus which costs €85 - €130 and takes 16h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Bottrop is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs €100 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Dortmund central bus station and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Bottrop Hbf via Renens VD, Basel SBB and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
The distance between Geneva and Bottrop is 602 km. The road distance is 732.8 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Bottrop without a car is to train which takes 9h 47m and costs €170 - €340.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Geneva to Bottrop, including transfers.
Geneva to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Bottrop train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Bottrop is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €340 and takes 9h 47m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 16h 27m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Bottrop, Germany?
Eurowings, Swiss, and five other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Bottrop Hbf via Renens VD, Basel SBB, and Essen Hbf in around 9h 47m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–550
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.
Geneva to Bottrop train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Bottrop is 733 km. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Geneva to Bottrop.
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