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Bottrop to Dresden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bottrop and Dresden takes 11h 52m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Bottrop to Dresden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 52m
Duration
686 km
Distance
€139
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bottrop to Dresden train times

Trains run twice daily between Bottrop and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 12:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 5:06 PM which arrives into Dresden at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Gelsenkirchen Hbf and take an average of 11h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 1m • 2 changes
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    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 1m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 1m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 1m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    VIAS Rail GmbHFlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 22m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 685.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 52m

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

You can take a train from Essen Dellwig Bf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Gelsenkirchen Hbf and S Südkreuz Bhf in around 7h 23m.

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