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How to get fromBrussels to Bottropby train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Brussels to Bottrop by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    3h 14m
    €49–250

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus bus N380 / ...
    4h 27m
    €21–34

  3. Drive 223.6 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Bottropcar car 223.6 km
    2h 45m
    €35–50

  4. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane AMS - DUS
    4h 45m
    €147–366

  5. Train (Eurostar)

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain train Thalys
    3h 37m
    €90–150

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain train Tha
    3h 37m
    €53–104

  7. Fly from Brussels Airport

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane BRU - DUS
    5h 43m
    €128–267

Brussels to Bottrop by train

Calendar79Weekly Trains
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Bottrop, Germany?

You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Bottrop Hbf via Köln Hbf and Essen Hbf in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–29 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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