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How to get fromHanover to Bottropby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hanover to Bottrop by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2h 27m
    €21–98
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Gelsenkirchenbus bus N1361
    4h 31m
    €23–36
  3. Drive  245 km

    1. Drive from Hanover to Bottropcar car 245 km
    2h 4m
    €37–53
  4. Train via Paderborn

    1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain train S5
    2. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Re
    4h 38m

Hanover to Bottrop by train

Calendar183Weekly Trains
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Bottrop, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Gelsenkirchen once daily. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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