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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Bottrop is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which costs €10 - €35 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Bottrop is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Bottrop?

The distance between Rotterdam and Bottrop is 225 km. The road distance is 207.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bottrop without a car is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which takes 3h 24m and costs €10 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Rotterdam to Bottrop, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bottrop bus from?

Rotterdam to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Bottrop?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bottrop is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which takes 3h 24m and costs €10 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bottrop bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Bottrop?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Bottrop is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Rotterdam to Bottrop.

Where can I stay near Bottrop?

There are 2190+ hotels available in Bottrop.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz
best
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Duisburg PortsmouthplatzUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
3h 24m
€11–33
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen HbfIce / ...
3h 45m
€38–96
Drive 207.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Bottrop207.7 km
2h 8m
€37–53
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
3h 10m
€117–343
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train stationN885 / ...
3h 57m
€17–45
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen-SterkradeRe / ...
4h 14m
€37–43

Rotterdam to Bottrop by bus and train

1Weekly Services

3h 24mAverage Duration

€11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.3 km
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Bottrop, Germany?

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Duisburg Portsmouthplatz once a week. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 45m.

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