Bottrop to Cologne Trains

Bottrop to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bottrop and Cologne takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bottrop to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 24m
Duration: 87 km
Distance: €18
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Bottrop Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re14
Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...

1h 13m

€9–61

Bottrop to Cologne train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Bottrop and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

11:33 PM → 1:14 AM
Arrives next day
1h 41m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:03 AM → 2:11 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
1:03 AM → 3:14 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
4:33 AM → 6:11 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
5:17 AM → 6:34 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:03 AM → 2:11 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
1:03 AM → 3:14 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
4:33 AM → 6:11 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
5:17 AM → 6:34 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:03 AM → 2:11 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
1:03 AM → 3:14 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
4:33 AM → 6:11 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
5:17 AM → 6:34 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:03 AM → 2:23 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
1:03 AM → 3:14 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
4:33 AM → 6:11 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
5:03 AM → 6:22 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:17 AM → 2:11 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
1:03 AM → 3:13 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
2:03 AM → 4:11 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
5:17 AM → 6:34 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:17 AM → 2:11 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
1:03 AM → 3:30 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
2:03 AM → 4:11 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:33 AM → 8:11 AM
1h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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