Day trip from Bottrop to Herne
Herne lies 21 km (13 mi) east of Bottrop, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 21 km (13 mi) apart, Herne is a realistic day trip from Bottrop: about 20 min each way by road.
| Bottrop | Herne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 119,909 | 172,108 |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 46236–46244 | 44623–44653 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Herne
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Staying in Herne
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Common questions
How far is Herne from Bottrop?
21 km (13 mi) in a straight line, east of Bottrop; by road roughly 25 km (16 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bottrop to Herne by road?
About 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bottrop and Herne?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.