The average train between Berlin and Bottrop takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin 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 Berlin and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Bottrop station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Berlin to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Berlin to Bottrop train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Berlin and Bottrop is 457.1 km. The road distance is 525 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €95–390 and the journey takes 4h 58m.