The average bus between Zagreb and Bottrop takes 19h 15m and the fastest bus takes 18h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Zagreb 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 twice daily between Zagreb and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 4:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zagreb is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 1:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Essen central train station and take an average of 19h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 11m • 1 change
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18h 11m • 1 change
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18h 11m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Zagreb to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Zagreb station and arriving at Bottrop station via Essen central train station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.
Zagreb to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.
Zagreb to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
The distance between Zagreb and Bottrop is 917.8 km. The road distance is 1,205 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Zagreb to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €100–170 and the journey takes 19h 10m.