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Compare train and bus for Bottrop to Munich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bottrop to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a flight costs an average of $405.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$73 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price | $405 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 25m Average total duration 12h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | 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 Munich:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bottrop to Munich costing on average $115 (€94).
A bus is $331 (€271) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bottrop to Munich costing on average $405 (€331).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 13h 25m.
Tickets start at around $73 (€60) compared to roughly $115 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€34). The journey takes 12h 55m versus 7h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Bottrop to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bottrop to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:40 AM9h50Bottrop5:30 PMMunich$491One-way0 transfers
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- 7:40 AM9h50Bottrop5:30 PMMunich$491One-way0 transfers
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- 7:40 AM9h50Bottrop5:30 PMMunich$491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bottrop to Munich:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bottrop to Munich costing on average $115 (€94).
A bus is $331 (€271) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bottrop to Munich costing on average $405 (€331).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 13h 25m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bottrop and Munich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta to go to Munich by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 19 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta.
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