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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

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    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bottrop Hbftrain train S9
    49 min
    €6–33

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to BOT ZOB Berliner Platzbus bus Sb16
    1h 11m
    €6–32

  3. Drive 46.7 km

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

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Bus via Essen Hbf

    1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen central train stationbus bus N1320 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to BOT ZOB Berliner Platzbus bus Sb16
    1h 47m
    €6–11

  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
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket€6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.8 km
  • Duration: 49 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 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Essen central train station and Essen Hbf in around 1h 47m.

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