The average train between Cologne and Bottrop takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Cologne to Bottrop. 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 Cologne and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 9:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Bottrop station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Cologne to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bottrop Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Bottrop train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Cologne and Bottrop is 65.7 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bottrop Hbf via Essen Hbf in around 1h 15m.