What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Bottrop?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Bottrop is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Bottrop?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Bottrop is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Bottrop Hbf via Köln Hbf and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Brussels to Bottrop?

The distance between Brussels and Bottrop is 311 km. The road distance is 223.6 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Bottrop without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Bottrop without a car is to train via Essen Hbf which takes 3h 6m and costs €55 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Bottrop?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Brussels to Bottrop, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Bottrop bus from?

Brussels to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Bottrop train from?

Brussels to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels to Bottrop?

The best way to get from Brussels to Bottrop is to train via Essen Hbf which takes 3h 6m and costs €55 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 27m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €280 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Brussels to Bottrop bus arrive?

Brussels to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Brussels to Bottrop train arrive?

Brussels to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Bottrop?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Bottrop is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Brussels to Bottrop.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Bottrop?

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Where can I stay near Bottrop?

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Brussels to Bottrop - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Brussels to Bottrop by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Essen Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 6m
€57–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
4h 27m
€22–36
Drive 223.6 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Bottropcar 223.6 km
2h 45m
€35–50
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
4h 24m
€186–392
Train
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
3h 23m
€53–216
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
3h 37m
€55–105
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 57m
€54–235
Fly from Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRU - DUS
5h 40m
€128–274

Brussels to Bottrop by train

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Distance: 310.8 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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