The average train between Munich and Bottrop takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Munich 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 Munich and Bottrop. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Bottrop at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Bottrop station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Munich to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Munich to Bottrop train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Munich and Bottrop is 502.7 km. The road distance is 668 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €120–550 and the journey takes 5h 3m.