The average train between Bottrop and Berlin takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Bottrop to Berlin. 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 Bottrop and Berlin. The earliest departure is at 2:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Berlin at 5:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Bottrop station and arriving at Berlin station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Bottrop to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Bottrop to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Bottrop to Berlin train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bottrop and Berlin is 457.1 km. The road distance is 538 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Berlin Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €95–430 and the journey takes 5h 5m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.