The average train between Bottrop and Saarbrücken takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Bottrop to Saarbrücken. 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 Saarbrücken. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Saarbrücken at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bottrop to Saarbrücken? 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 Saarbrücken. However, there are services departing from Bottrop station and arriving at Saarbrücken station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Bottrop to Saarbrücken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Bottrop to Saarbrücken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Book your Bottrop to Saarbrücken train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bottrop and Saarbrücken is 254.8 km. The road distance is 464 km.
You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf via Essen Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 25m.