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The average train between Zagreb and Bottrop takes 15h 4m and the fastest train takes 15h 2m. There is at least one train per day from Zagreb 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.

15h 4m
Duration
1,242 km
Distance
€211
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Zagreb to Bottrop train times

Trains run once daily between Zagreb and Bottrop. The service departs Zagreb at 5:11 AM in the morning, which arrives into Bottrop at 20:13:00. All services require a transfer at Ljubljana and take an average of 15h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RheinRuhrBahn15h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RheinRuhrBahn15h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RheinRuhrBahn15h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RheinRuhrBahn15h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RheinRuhrBahn15h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)15h 17m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,241.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 4m

What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Bottrop, Germany?

You can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Bottrop Hbf via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 16h 37m.

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