The average train between Apeldoorn and Bottrop takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Apeldoorn 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 hourly between Apeldoorn and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Apeldoorn is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Zutphen and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Apeldoorn 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 train from Apeldoorn to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Apeldoorn station and arriving at Bottrop station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Apeldoorn to Bottrop train services, operated by RRReis, depart from Zutphen station.
Apeldoorn to Bottrop train services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Apeldoorn to Bottrop train tickets online with RRReis, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Apeldoorn and Bottrop is 100.8 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Apeldoorn to Bottrop Hbf via Zutphen, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 59m.