The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Bottrop takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt am Main 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 3 hours between Frankfurt am Main and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt am Main station and arriving at Bottrop station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Frankfurt am Main to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Bottrop train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Bottrop is 199.3 km. The road distance is 272 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €45–210 and the journey takes 1h 58m.