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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Bottrop is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Bottrop is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs €90 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at BOT ZOB Berliner Platz via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Bottrop?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Bottrop. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Bottrop Hbf via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Munich to Bottrop?

The distance between Munich and Bottrop is 668 km. The road distance is 620.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Bottrop without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €120 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Munich to Bottrop, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Bottrop bus from?

Munich to Bottrop bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Bottrop train from?

Munich to Bottrop train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train or bus from Munich to Bottrop?

The best way to get from Munich to Bottrop is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €120 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Munich to Bottrop bus arrive?

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

Where does the Munich to Bottrop train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Munich to Bottrop?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Bottrop is 621 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Munich to Bottrop.

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

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Munich to Bottrop - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Munich to Bottrop by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
5h 28m
€123–494
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 54m
€44–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
10h 37m
€56–92
Drive 620.7 km
1. Drive from Munich to Bottropcar 620.7 km
5h 56m
€89–128
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Fuldacartrain
2. Drive from Fulda to Bottropcar
7h 11m
€135–175
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Oberhausen Hbftrain
3. Take the bus from Oberhausen Hbf to BOT ZOB Berliner Platzbus
3h 47m
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Oberhausen Hbftrain
4h 48m
€91–272
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 4m
€124–395
Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Haltern am See Bftrain
3. Take the train from Haltern am See Bf to Bottrop Hbftrain
5h 46m
€161–314

Munich to Bottrop by train

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Distance: 668.2 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €120–490 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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