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Trip Summary
There are usually 23 daily train trips available from Wolfsburg to Bottrop. Traveling by train from Wolfsburg to Bottrop usually takes 4 hours and 23 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 3 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 175 mi (281 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 15m |
| Lowest price | $52.45 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Wolfsburg to Bottrop?
There are 3 train lines with service from Wolfsburg to Bottrop. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 23 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 4h 7m | $55.27 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 7 | 4h 2m | $58.83 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 23 | 4h 29m | $50.78 |
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 Wolfsburg to Bottrop start from $25, and on average cost . Daily there are 23 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bottrop. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Wolfsburg leaves from Fallersleben . And in Bottrop trains arrive at Bottrop-Boy and 2 other train stations.
From Wolfsburg to Bottrop train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 29 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 3 hours and 15 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 55 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Bottrop.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Wolfsburg and Bottrop is approximately 175 miles, or 281 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 23 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 15 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 Wolfsburg to Bottrop on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Wolfsburg at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 23 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.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Bottrop to Wolfsburg.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Wolfsburg?
Main departure station: Fallersleben
There is one train station in Wolfsburg.
All train stations in Wolfsburg:
Fallersleben
Where is the train station in Bottrop?
Main arrival station: Bottrop-Boy
There are more train stations and stops in Bottrop than most cities. Most trains from Wolfsburg will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Bottrop:
All train stations in Bottrop:
Bottrop-Boy
Central Station
Feldhausen
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