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How to get fromDortmund to Bottropby train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Dortmund to Bottrop by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bottrop Hbftrain train S9
    48 min
    €8–29

  2. Bus via Essen Hbf

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen central train stationbus bus 081 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to BOT ZOB Berliner Platzbus bus Sb16
    2h 17m
    €6–11

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to BOT ZOB Berliner Platzbus bus Sb16
    1h 10m
    €9–30

  4. Drive 46.7 km

    1. Drive from Dortmund to Bottropcar car 46.7 km
    33 min
    €7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dortmund to Bottroptaxi taxi 46.7 km
    33 min
    €130–160

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbfbus bus Re3
    2. Take the bus from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to BOT ZOB Berliner Platzbus bus Sb29
    2h 12m
    €11–16

Dortmund to Bottrop by train

Calendar527Weekly Trains
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket€8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.8 km
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Bottrop, Germany?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Bottrop Hbf via Essen Hbf in around 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund Hbf to BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Gelsenkirchen Hbf in around 2h 12m.

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