How far is it from Bottrop to Cologne?

The distance between Bottrop and Cologne is 87 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bottrop to Cologne?

The drive from Bottrop to Cologne takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

The fastest route from Bottrop to Cologne covers 87 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Cologne lies roughly to the south of Bottrop.

The drive from Bottrop to Cologne mainly follows A 3.

Towns on the route from Bottrop to Cologne include Essen, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Bergisch Gladbach, Hürth.

Distance: 87 kmDrive time: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Bottrop to Cologne takes about 1 h 5 min via A 3. The distance is 87 km. The straight-line distance is 65 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Essen, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Ratingen, Leverkusen, Köln. Driving directions

Driving directions38 · 87 km

The return trip from Cologne to Bottrop covers roughly the same distance, 87 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

How far is it from Bottrop to Cologne?: The distance between Bottrop and Cologne is 87 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bottrop to Cologne?: The drive from Bottrop to Cologne takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Bottrop to Cologne?: The fastest route from Bottrop to Cologne covers 87 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Cologne from Bottrop?: Cologne lies roughly to the south of Bottrop.
Which roads does the route from Bottrop to Cologne follow?: The drive from Bottrop to Cologne mainly follows A 3.
Which towns do you pass between Bottrop and Cologne?: Towns on the route from Bottrop to Cologne include Essen, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Bergisch Gladbach, Hürth.