Rome2Rio

How to get fromMunich to Bottropby train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Find Transport to Bottrop

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Munich to Bottrop by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    5h 39m
    €120–471

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Muenchen Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    8h 52m
    €44–121

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train stationbus bus N885 / ...
    10h 35m
    €52–83

  4. Drive  620.7 km

    1. Drive from Munich to Bottropcar car 620.7 km
    5h 55m
    €90–129

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 47 / ...
    5h 48m
    €122–472

  6. Car train, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from München Ost to Fuldacartrain train
    2. Drive from Fulda to Bottropcar car
    7h 11m
    €135–175

  7. Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane MUC - DUS
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Oberhausen Hbftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oberhausen Hbf to BOT ZOB Berliner Platzbus bus
    3h 45m

  8. Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane MUC - CGN
    2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Oberhausen-Sterkradetrain train
    4h 53m

  9. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane MUC - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain train
    4h 53m
    €120–397

  10. Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane plane MUC - FMO
    2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Haltern am See Bftrain train
    3. Take the train from Haltern am See Bf to Bottrop Hbftrain train
    5h 39m
    €153–328

Munich to Bottrop by train

Calendar218Weekly Trains
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€120Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Munich to Bottrop.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 668 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from München Hbf to Bottrop Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and Essen Hbf in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers