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Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Bottrop to Essen per day. The average train journey from Bottrop to Essen takes 40 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 39 minutes.
| Distance | 6 mi (9 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 39m |
| Lowest price | $17.87 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bottrop to Essen?
2 train services operate from Bottrop to Essen. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 1 | 0h 41m | $17.87 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 0h 39m | $17.87 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Bottrop to Essen start from $18, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bottrop leaves from Central Station . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Bottrop to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 0 hours and 39 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Essen on a weekend there is typically one Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Bottrop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Bottrop to Essen tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. 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 Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Bottrop at 8:00pm and arrives in Essen within the hour.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Bottrop.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bottrop?
Main departure station: Central Station
There is one train station in Bottrop.
All train stations in Bottrop:
Central Station
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
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