The train between Gelsenkirchen and Bottrop takes 12 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gelsenkirchen 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 30 minutes between Gelsenkirchen and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 11:13 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Bottrop station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
Gelsenkirchen to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen-Dellwig station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Bottrop train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and VIAS Rail GmbH.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Bottrop is 11.8 km. The road distance is 13 km.
VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Essen-Dellwig hourly. Tickets cost €4–7 and the journey takes 13 min. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route hourly.