The average train between Bielefeld and Bottrop takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 4:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Bottrop station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Bielefeld to Bottrop train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Bottrop train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Bielefeld to Bottrop train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Bielefeld and Bottrop is 123.2 km. The road distance is 143 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €24–110 and the journey takes 1h 15m. National Express also services this route every 30 minutes.