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 23m and costs €80 - €120.

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 Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Bottrop?

The distance between Leipzig and Bottrop is 517 km. The road distance is 430.7 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 via Braunschweig which takes 5h 46m and costs €75 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m 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 via Braunschweig which takes 5h 46m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €340 and takes 5h 28m.

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 Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Bottrop?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Bottrop is 431 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Leipzig to Bottrop.

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

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Train via Braunschweig
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10
5h 46m
€79–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
7h 40m
€42–63
Drive 430.7 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Bottropcar 430.7 km
4h 23m
€80–116
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
5h 28m
€136–332
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 55
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Bottrop Hbftrain S9
7h 40m
€89–168
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
9h 30m
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
4h 45m
€128–403
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuztrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4h 39m
€99–333
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(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 16m
€143–254
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuztrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Oberhausen Hbftrain
5h 38m
€102–316

Leipzig to Bottrop by train

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Distance: 517.2 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Bottrop Hbf via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof and Essen Hbf in around 5h 46m. 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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