The average train between Karlsruhe and Bottrop takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Karlsruhe 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 6 times a week between Karlsruhe and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Essen Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Karlsruhe to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Karlsruhe and Bottrop is 298.6 km. The road distance is 371 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–150 and the journey takes 2h 59m.