The average bus between Dortmund and Bottrop takes 1h 40m and the fastest bus takes 1h 12m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dortmund to Bottrop. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Dortmund and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 2:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Essen central train station and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 21m • 1 change
1h 56m • 1 change
1h 56m • 1 change
1h 26m • 1 change
2h 53m • 1 change
1h 13m • 1 change
1h 21m • 1 change
1h 31m • 1 change
2h 53m • 1 change
1h 13m • 1 change
1h 21m • 1 change
1h 31m • 1 change
1h 52m • 1 change
1h 42m • 1 change
1h 32m • 1 change
1h 52m • 1 change
1h 52m • 1 change
1h 42m • 1 change
1h 52m • 1 change
1h 57m • 1 change
2h 53m • 1 change
1h 13m • 1 change
1h 21m • 1 change
1h 31m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Dortmund to Bottrop? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at BOT ZOB Berliner Platz station via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Dortmund to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.
Dortmund to Bottrop bus services, operated by BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH, arrive at BOT ZOB Berliner Platz station.
The distance between Dortmund and Bottrop is 37.2 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Essen central train station and Essen Hbf in around 1h 45m.