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 €29 - €60 and takes 9h 11m.

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 11m.

How far is it from Rust to Bottrop?

The distance between Rust and Bottrop is 497 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 which takes 5h 48m and costs €45 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m 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 which takes 5h 48m and costs €45 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 9h 11m.

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 1873+ hotels available in Bottrop.

Rust to Bottrop - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 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
best
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Essen Hbf43
5h 48m
€45–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rust to Cologne Airport CGN007
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train station027 / ...
9h 11m
€29–60
Night train
1. Take the night train from Offenburg to Oberhausen HbfNj
8h 25m
€49–310
Drive 472.5 km
1. Drive from Rust to Bottrop472.5 km
3h 57m
€68–98

Rust to Bottrop by bus and train

34Weekly Services

5h 48mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 496.9 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Essen Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €29–140 and the journey takes 3h 29m. 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 11m.

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