The average train between Basel and Bottrop takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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 every 3 hours between Basel and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Bottrop station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Basel to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Bottrop train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), RheinRuhrBahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Basel and Bottrop is 443.4 km. The road distance is 581 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bottrop Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Essen Hbf in around 5h 18m.