The average train between Bottrop and Berlin takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Bottrop and Berlin. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Berlin at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 14m. 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 5h 14m.
Bottrop to Berlin train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Bottrop to Berlin train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Bottrop to Berlin train tickets online with RheinRuhrBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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 €95–400 and the journey takes 5h 5m.