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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Bottrop is to bus which costs €16 - €29 and takes 3h 57m.

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 217 km. The road distance is 207.6 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 train which takes 3h 20m and costs €30 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m 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 train which takes 3h 20m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €29 and takes 3h 57m.

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 1981+ hotels available in Bottrop.

Rotterdam to Bottrop - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Bottrop by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 20m
€35–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
3h 57m
€17–28
Drive 207.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Bottropcar 207.6 km
2h 8m
€37–53
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 57m
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen-Sterkradetrain Stoptrein RE19
4h 48m
€41–106

Rotterdam to Bottrop by train and bus

98Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 217.2 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Utrecht Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €13–24 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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