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Trip Overview

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.

1h 40m
Duration
51 km
Distance
€17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Dortmund to Bottrop bus times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    FlixBusVestische Strassenbahnen GmbH1h 51m • 1 change
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    FlixBusVestische Strassenbahnen GmbH1h 51m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH1h 32m • 1 change
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    FlixBusVestische Strassenbahnen GmbH2h • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusVestische Strassenbahnen GmbH1h 21m • 1 change
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    FlixBusVestische Strassenbahnen GmbH1h 56m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH1h 56m • 1 change
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    BlaBlaCar BusVestische Strassenbahnen GmbH1h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusBVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH2h 53m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH1h 13m • 1 change
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    FlixBusVestische Strassenbahnen GmbH1h 21m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusBVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH2h 53m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH1h 13m • 1 change
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    FlixBusVestische Strassenbahnen GmbH1h 21m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusRuhrbahn GmbH1h 52m • 1 change
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    FlixBusRuhrbahn GmbH1h 42m • 1 change
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    FlixBusRuhrbahn GmbH1h 32m • 1 change
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    FlixBusRuhrbahn GmbH1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusRuhrbahn GmbH1h 52m • 1 change
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    FlixBusRuhrbahn GmbH1h 42m • 1 change
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    FlixBusRuhrbahn GmbH1h 52m • 1 change
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    FlixBusRuhrbahn GmbH1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusBVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH2h 53m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH1h 13m • 1 change
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    FlixBusVestische Strassenbahnen GmbH1h 21m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH1h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 50.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 40m

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

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.

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