The average train between Bottrop and Lüdenscheid takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Bottrop to Lüdenscheid. 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 Lüdenscheid. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Lüdenscheid at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Lüdenscheid. However, there are services departing from Bottrop station and arriving at Lüdenscheid station via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Bottrop to Lüdenscheid train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Bottrop to Lüdenscheid train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lüd., Bahnhof station.
The distance between Bottrop and Lüdenscheid is 59.1 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Lüd., Bahnhof via Essen Hbf and Hagen Hbf in around 2h 32m.