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 - €70 and takes 9h 14m.

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 - €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 14m.

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 Mannheim which takes 6h and costs €80 - €210.

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 Mannheim which takes 6h and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 14m.

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 2177+ hotels available in Bottrop.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Rust to Bottrop by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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 Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 85
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h
€83–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rust to Cologne Airport CGNbus 007
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus N74 / ...
9h 14m
€32–67
Drive 472.5 km
1. Drive from Rust to Bottropcar 472.5 km
4h 1m
€67–97
Train
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 43
6h 17m
€103–208
Train #2
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Oberhausen Hbftrain 43N
8h 23m
€85–193

Rust to Bottrop by bus and train

19Weekly Services

6hAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 496.9 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from Rust, Ritterstrasse to Bottrop Hbf via Ringsheim, Bahnhof, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, 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 14m.

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