There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Bottrop by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
2h 14m€101–247Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
16h 18m€75–125Train via Mannheim
- Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
9h 37m€183–695Train, night train
- Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
- Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Oberhausen Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 46m€118–374Train
- Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Solingen Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Solingen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S1
11h 8m€192–676Drive 732.3 km
- Drive from Geneva to Bottropcar 732.3 km
9h 2m€129–186
Geneva to Bottrop by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Bottrop is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 16h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Bottrop is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs €100 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Dortmund central bus station and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Bottrop Hbf via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Geneva and Bottrop is 602 km. The road distance is 732.3 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Bottrop without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 9h 37m and costs €180 - €700.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Geneva to Bottrop, including transfers.
Geneva to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Bottrop train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Bottrop is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs €180 - €700 and takes 9h 37m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 16h 18m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Bottrop, Germany?
Eurowings, Swiss, and four other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Bottrop Hbf via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Essen Hbf in around 9h 37m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–600
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €85–230
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–340
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €85–230
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–300
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–310
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–240
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Basel SBB to Solingen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–390
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €75–110
- 2nd Class
- €55–80
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- konzern.oebb.at
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- https://konzern.oebb.at/en/
Train from Basel SBB to Solingen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- https://konzern.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Basel Bad Bf to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €100–110
- Couchette Carriage
- €65–80
- Seating Carriage
- €35–45
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Solingen Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.
Geneva to Bottrop train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Bottrop is 732 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Geneva to Bottrop.
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