Day trip from Rotterdam to Bottrop
Bottrop lies 174 km (108 mi) east of Rotterdam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 174 km (108 mi) apart, Bottrop is a realistic day trip from Rotterdam: about 2 h 50 min each way by road.
| Rotterdam | Bottrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | Germany |
| Population | 868,135 | 119,909 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 2761–9999 | 46236–46244 |
What changes when you arrive in Bottrop
Crossing from The Netherlands into Germany: the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book tours and tickets in Bottrop
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Staying in Bottrop
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Book a hotel in Bottrop
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Common questions
How far is Bottrop from Rotterdam?
174 km (108 mi) in a straight line, east of Rotterdam; by road roughly 213 km (132 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Bottrop by road?
About 2 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rotterdam and Bottrop?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bottrop?
The Euro (EUR).
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 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.