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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bottrop to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bottrop to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bottrop to Hamburg:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bottrop to Hamburg costing on average $62 (€50).
A bus is $221 (€176) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bottrop to Hamburg costing on average $249 (€199).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 20m.
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom Bottrop to Hamburg
How to get from Bottrop to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bottrop to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bottrop to Hamburg:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bottrop to Hamburg costing on average $62 (€50).
A bus is $221 (€176) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bottrop to Hamburg costing on average $249 (€199).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 20m.
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bottrop and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bottrop Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Travel with Ruhrbahn GmbH, BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH, Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), RheinRuhrBahn to go to Hamburg by train.
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