The average train between Münster and Bottrop takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Münster 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 hourly between Münster and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 4:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Münster is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Münster to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Münster station and arriving at Bottrop station via Haltern am See Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Münster to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Münster Hauptbahnhof station.
Münster to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bottrop Hbf station.
Book your Münster to Bottrop train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Münster and Bottrop is 68.4 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Bottrop Hbf via Haltern am See Bf in around 1h 47m.