The average train between Aarhus and Bottrop takes 11h 14m and the fastest train takes 8h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Aarhus 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Aarhus and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Aarhus is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Fredericia St. and take an average of 11h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Aarhus to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Aarhus station and arriving at Bottrop station via Fredericia St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
Aarhus to Bottrop train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aarhus H station.
Aarhus to Bottrop train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Aarhus to Bottrop train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Aarhus and Bottrop is 558.2 km. The road distance is 778 km.
You can take a train from Aarhus H to Bottrop Hbf via Fredericia St., Kolding St., Hamburg Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 10h 5m.