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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Bottrop is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Bottrop is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Brückenplatz and arriving at BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Wiesbaden central train station and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Bottrop Hbf via Frankfurt and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Mainz to Bottrop?

The distance between Mainz and Bottrop is 286 km. The road distance is 244.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Bottrop without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 3h and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Mainz to Bottrop, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Bottrop bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Bottrop train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Bottrop?

The best way to get from Mainz to Bottrop is to train via Frankfurt which takes 3h and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €45 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Mainz to Bottrop bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mainz to Bottrop train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Bottrop?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Bottrop is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Mainz to Bottrop.

Where can I stay near Bottrop?

There are 2184+ hotels available in Bottrop.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Bottrop by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h
€44–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wiesbaden central train station to Essen central train stationbus 027
6h 26m
€22–41
Drive 244.9 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Bottropcar 244.9 km
2h 26m
€35–51
Fly, train, bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Oberhausen Hbftrain
3. Take the bus from Oberhausen Hbf to BOT ZOB Berliner Platzbus
3h 14m
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 26m
€28–95
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Bahnhof Stadtmitte/Löhr-Centertrain Rb26
2. Take the train from Koblenz Stadtmitte to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
4h 31m
€45–64

Mainz to Bottrop by train

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Distance: 286.4 km
Duration: 3h

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Wiesbaden central train station to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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