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Trip Summary
21 trains operate daily from Linz to Bottrop. The train trip from Linz to Bottrop is usually about 9 hours and 46 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 8 hours and 4 minutes.
Distance | 395 mi (636 km) |
Fastest train | 8h 4m |
Lowest price | €87.12 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Linz to Bottrop?
There are 3 train lines with service from Linz to Bottrop. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 13 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 8h 45m | €156.84 |
Deutsche Bahn | 13 | 9h 14m | €137.83 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 6 | 11h 15m | €123.46 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Linz to Bottrop start from €87, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bottrop. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Linz leaves from Central Station . And in Bottrop trains arrive at Central Station .
From Linz to Bottrop train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 15 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bottrop faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 4 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Linz and Bottrop is approximately 395 miles, or 636 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 46 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 4 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Linz to Bottrop on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Linz at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 21 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Linz?
Main departure station: Central Station
There is one train station in Linz.
All train stations in Linz:
Central Station
Where is the train station in Bottrop?
Main arrival station: Central Station
Bottrop has one train station.
Train stations in Bottrop:
Central Station
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