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

The cheapest way to get from Rust to Bottrop is to bus which costs €28 - €65 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rust to Bottrop is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Rust and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct bus from Rust to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Rust and arriving at BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Cologne Airport CGN and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Rust to Bottrop?

The distance between Rust and Bottrop is 512 km. The road distance is 472.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rust to Bottrop without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h and costs €60 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Rust to Bottrop, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rust to Bottrop bus from?

Rust to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rust station.

Train or bus from Rust to Bottrop?

The best way to get from Rust to Bottrop is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €65 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Rust to Bottrop bus arrive?

Rust to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Can I drive from Rust to Bottrop?

Yes, the driving distance between Rust to Bottrop is 473 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Rust to Bottrop.

Where can I stay near Bottrop?

There are 2166+ hotels available in Bottrop.

Rust to Bottrop - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rust to Bottrop by train, bus, night train, or car

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

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Frankfurt85
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf41 / ...
6h
€60–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rust to Cologne Airport CGN007
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationN74 / ...
9h 6m
€28–62
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Offenburg to Bonn HbfNj
2. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Oberhausen-SterkradeRe
9h 7m
€63–327
Drive 472.5 km
1. Drive from Rust to Bottrop472.5 km
3h 57m
€68–97
Train
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Essen Hbf43
6h 10m
€82–205

Rust to Bottrop by bus and train

8Weekly Services

6hAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 512.1 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from Rust to Bottrop Hbf via Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Frankfurt, and Essen Hbf in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rust to BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Cologne Airport CGN, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 9h 6m.

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