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

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

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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 Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    3h 3m
    €45–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus bus N1387 / ...
    5h 35m
    €25–37

  3. Drive  223.5 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Bottropcar car 223.5 km
    2h 44m
    €36–52

  4. Fly from Brussels Airport

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane BRU - DUS
    5h 58m
    €137–324

  5. Train (Eurostar)

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain train Tha
    3h 35m
    €118–190

  6. Train #2 (Eurostar)

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain train Thalys
    3h 38m
    €118–190

  7. 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
    €166–380

Brussels to Bottrop by train

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Bottrop Hbf via Koeln Hbf and Essen Hbf in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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