The average bus between Dresden and Bottrop takes 8h 54m and the fastest bus takes 8h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dresden 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 3 times a day between Dresden and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen central train station and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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8h 31m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Dresden 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 Dresden to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Bottrop station via Essen central train station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
Dresden to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.
Dresden to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
The distance between Dresden and Bottrop is 476.3 km. The road distance is 552 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 35m.