The average train between Bottrop and Rostock takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Bottrop to Rostock. 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 Rostock. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Rostock at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bottrop to Rostock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station via Hamburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Bottrop to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Bottrop to Rostock train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Bottrop and Rostock is 451.5 km. The road distance is 524 km.
You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Essen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 14m.