The average train between Mannheim and Bottrop takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Mannheim 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 Mannheim and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Mannheim station and arriving at Bottrop station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Mannheim to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mannheim to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Mannheim to Bottrop train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), RheinRuhrBahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Mannheim and Bottrop is 251 km. The road distance is 332 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–250 and the journey takes 2h 15m.