The average train between Dortmund and Bottrop takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Dortmund 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 every 20 minutes between Dortmund and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf station and arriving at Bottrop Hbf station via Essen Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Dortmund to Bottrop train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Bottrop train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Bottrop Hbf station.
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The distance between Dortmund and Bottrop is 37.2 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Bottrop Hbf via Essen Hbf in around 44 min.