The train between Bottrop and Gelsenkirchen takes 12 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bottrop to Gelsenkirchen. 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 30 minutes between Bottrop and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bottrop station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
Bottrop to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Essen-Dellwig station.
Bottrop to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Bottrop to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with VIAS Rail GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bottrop and Gelsenkirchen is 11.8 km. The road distance is 13 km.
VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Essen-Dellwig to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €4–7 and the journey takes 13 min. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route hourly.