Day trip from Düsseldorf to Bottrop
Bottrop lies 35 km (22 mi) north of Düsseldorf, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 35 km (22 mi) apart, Bottrop is a realistic day trip from Düsseldorf: about 34 min each way by road.
| Düsseldorf | Bottrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 | 119,909 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 40210–40629 | 46236–46244 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Bottrop
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Staying in Bottrop
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Common questions
How far is Bottrop from Düsseldorf?
35 km (22 mi) in a straight line, north of Düsseldorf; by road roughly 43 km (27 mi).
How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf to Bottrop by road?
About 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Düsseldorf and Bottrop?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.