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 €18 - €35 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.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Bottrop Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Bottrop?

The distance between Rotterdam and Bottrop is 212 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 27m and costs €22 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m 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.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bottrop train from?

Rotterdam to Bottrop train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Bottrop?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bottrop is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €22 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 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.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bottrop train arrive?

Rotterdam to Bottrop train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Bottrop?

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

There are 6 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 Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 27m
€22–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
3h 57m
€19–32
Drive 207.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Bottropcar 207.6 km
2h 8m
€37–53
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 7m
€122–289
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen-Sterkradetrain Re / ...
4h 10m
€58–93
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 23m

Rotterdam to Bottrop by train

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Distance: 212.1 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bottrop Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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