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Bottrop to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bottrop and Cologne takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours 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 48m
Duration
80 km
Distance
€16
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
1h 8m
€7–27

Bottrop to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Bottrop and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    RheinRuhrBahnNational Express1h 57m • 1 change

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    RheinRuhrBahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 39m • 1 change

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    RheinRuhrBahnNational Express1h 57m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    RheinRuhrBahnNational Express1h 57m • 1 change

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    RheinRuhrBahnNational Express1h 57m • 1 change

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    RheinRuhrBahnNational Express1h 57m • 1 change

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    RheinRuhrBahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    RheinRuhrBahnNational Express1h 57m • 1 change

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    RheinRuhrBahnNational Express1h 57m • 1 change

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    RheinRuhrBahnNational Express1h 57m • 1 change

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    RheinRuhrBahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    RheinRuhrBahnNational Express1h 57m • 1 change

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    RheinRuhrBahnNational Express1h 57m • 1 change

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    RheinRuhrBahnNational Express1h 57m • 1 change

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    RheinRuhrBahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 79.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Bottrop, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–27 and the journey takes 47 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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