How far is it from Bottrop to Minden?

The distance between Bottrop and Minden is 188 km by road.

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

The drive from Bottrop to Minden takes approximately 2 h by car.

The fastest route from Bottrop to Minden covers 188 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h.

Minden lies roughly to the north-east of Bottrop.

The drive from Bottrop to Minden mainly follows A 2.

Towns on the route from Bottrop to Minden include Essen, Dortmund, Ahlen, Bielefeld, Bad Oeynhausen.

Distance: 188 kmDrive time: 2 h

Driving from Bottrop to Minden takes about 2 h via A 2. The distance is 188 km. The straight-line distance is 161 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bottrop, Lünen, Gütersloh, Bielefeld, Detmold. Driving directions

Driving directions27 · 188 km

The return trip from Minden to Bottrop covers roughly the same distance, 188 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 October 2026.

How far is it from Bottrop to Minden?: The distance between Bottrop and Minden is 188 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bottrop to Minden?: The drive from Bottrop to Minden takes approximately 2 h by car.
What is the best route from Bottrop to Minden?: The fastest route from Bottrop to Minden covers 188 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h.
Which direction is Minden from Bottrop?: Minden lies roughly to the north-east of Bottrop.
Which roads does the route from Bottrop to Minden follow?: The drive from Bottrop to Minden mainly follows A 2.
Which towns do you pass between Bottrop and Minden?: Towns on the route from Bottrop to Minden include Essen, Dortmund, Ahlen, Bielefeld, Bad Oeynhausen.