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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $110.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $156 Average price | $193 Average price |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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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 $99 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bottrop to Munich costing on average $156 (€124).
A bus is $136 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bottrop to Munich costing on average $193 (€154).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 49m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
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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$451One-way0 transfers
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7:40 AM9h50Bottrop5:30 PMMunich$451One-way0 transfers
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7:40 AM9h50Bottrop5:30 PMMunich$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bottrop to Munich:
A bus is $99 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bottrop to Munich costing on average $156 (€124).
A bus is $136 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bottrop to Munich costing on average $193 (€154).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 49m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bottrop and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Travel with Eurowings to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RheinRuhrBahn to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Ruhrbahn GmbH, Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH, BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH to go to Munich by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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