The average train between Hamburg and Bottrop takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg 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 2 hours between Hamburg and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 4:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Bottrop station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Hamburg to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Hamburg to Bottrop train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Hamburg and Bottrop is 306.1 km. The road distance is 387 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €65–290 and the journey takes 3h 13m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.