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Trip Summary
There are 39 daily trains from Bottrop to Bratislava. Traveling by train from Bottrop to Bratislava usually takes around 13 hours and 10 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 10 hours and 50 minutes.
Distance | 509 mi (819 km) |
Fastest train | 10h 50m |
Lowest price | €117.53 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Bottrop to Bratislava?
There are 3 train lines with service from Bottrop to Bratislava. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 26 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 10h 51m | €137.14 |
Deutsche Bahn | 14 | 12h 17m | €193.90 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 26 | 13h 34m | €174.82 |
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 Bottrop to Bratislava start from €118, and on average cost . Daily there are 26 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bratislava. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bottrop leaves from Feldhausen and 2 other stations. And in Bratislava trains arrive at Bratislava hl.st. and one other train station.
From Bottrop to Bratislava train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 13 hours and 34 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bratislava faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 10 hours and 50 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Bottrop and Bratislava is approximately 509 miles, or 819 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 13 hours and 10 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 10 hours and 50 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.
Trains departing from Bottrop to Bratislava tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Bottrop at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 39 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
Bratislava
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The capital of Slovakia and a beautiful city straddling two sides of the Danube, Bratislava is a popular tourist destination in Europe that features plenty of attractions. Tourists often flock to the Old Town quarter, a historic area that dates back to several centuries. In this quarter, you can also find the magnificent Baroque Palaces, with their awe-inspiring architecture, as well as Mozart House, where Mozart performed for the Palffy clan when he was only six years old. Don't miss out on the chance to marvel at the Gothic Cathedral of St. Martin, the coronation church for the kings and queens of Hungary for three centuries.
As the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava naturally features many world-famous restaurants that serve the finest local specialties. Special mentions go to the Modrá Hviezda, a small restaurant in the Old Town quarter of the city. However, for the best local dishes, try the Bratislava Flagship.
The primary train station in Bratislava is the Bratislava-Petrzalka. Bus service also makes Bratislava accessible from many major cities in Eastern Europe. Flights go through the nearby M. R. Štefánik Airport, located just 5.1 miles away from the city.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bottrop?
Main departure station: Bottrop-Boy
Bottrop has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Bratislava.
All train stations in Bottrop:
Bottrop-Boy
Central Station
Feldhausen
Where is the train station in Bratislava?
Main arrival station: Bratislava hl.st.
Bratislava receives travelers from Bottrop at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Bratislava:
Bratislava hl.st.
Bratislava-Petrzalka
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