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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Bottrop is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Bottrop is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Bottrop Hbf via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Bottrop?

The distance between Leipzig and Bottrop is 529 km. The road distance is 441 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Bottrop without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €95 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Leipzig to Bottrop, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Bottrop bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Bottrop train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Bottrop?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Bottrop is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €95 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €350 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Leipzig to Bottrop bus arrive?

Leipzig to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Leipzig to Bottrop train arrive?

Leipzig to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Bottrop?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Bottrop is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Leipzig to Bottrop.

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

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Where can I stay near Bottrop?

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Leipzig to Bottrop - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Leipzig to Bottrop by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 51
5h 6m
€95–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
7h 40m
€40–60
Drive 441 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Bottropcar 441 km
4h 10m
€65–94
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
5h 22m
€128–350
Train via Hagen
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 55
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Bottrop Hbftrain S9
7h 40m
€103–237
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4h 46m
€118–332
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Oberhausen Hbftrain
5h 10m
€124–272
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 32m
€112–362

Leipzig to Bottrop by train

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Distance: 529.3 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Essen Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €90–190 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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