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BottropDortmund

Driving from Bottrop to Dortmund

Dortmund lies 37 km (23 mi) east of Bottrop, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 34 min without stops, over roughly 45 km (28 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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BottropDortmund
CountryGermanyGermany
Population119,909588,462
Elevation55 m (180 ft)96 m (315 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Berlin)UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin)
Postal codes46236–4624444135–44388

Where to book car hire from Bottrop to Dortmund

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Staying in Dortmund

Our booking partner lists 274 places to stay in Dortmund. Of the 149 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (86). Across 80 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 131,080 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Dortmund from Bottrop?

37 km (23 mi) in a straight line, east of Bottrop; by road roughly 45 km (28 mi).

How long does it take to get from Bottrop to Dortmund by car?

About 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Bottrop and Dortmund?

No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.

Where can I stay in Dortmund?

Our booking partner lists 274 places to stay in Dortmund, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.