The average train between Bottrop and Munich takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Bottrop to Munich. 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 4 times a day between Bottrop and Munich. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Munich at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Munich. However, there are services departing from Bottrop station and arriving at Munich station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Bottrop to Munich train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Bottrop to Munich train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at München Hbf station.
Book your Bottrop to Munich train tickets online with RheinRuhrBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bottrop and Munich is 502.7 km. The road distance is 674 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €120–550 and the journey takes 5h 5m.