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 €30 - €110 and takes 8h 7m.

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 4h 1m and costs €65 - €95.

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 Köln and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

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 via Essen Hbf which takes 5h 53m and costs €95 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m 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 Essen Hbf which takes 5h 53m and costs €95 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 8h 7m.

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 4h 1m to drive from Rust to Bottrop.

Where can I stay near Bottrop?

There are 1981+ hotels available in Bottrop.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Rust to Bottrop by train, bus, 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 Essen Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 43
5h 53m
€96–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rust to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus 007
2. Take the bus from Köln to Essenbus Kyiv-Venlo / ...
8h 7m
€31–105
Drive 472.5 km
1. Drive from Rust to Bottropcar 472.5 km
4h 1m
€66–95
Train
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Oberhausen Hbftrain 43N
8h 22m
€80–163

Rust to Bottrop by bus and train

11Weekly Services

5h 53mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 497.1 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rust to BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Köln, Essen, and Essen Hbf in around 8h 7m.

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