The cheapest trains from Berlin to Bochum
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Bochum will cost around $ 83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 53.
Timetable Berlin to Bochum
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The fastest trains from Berlin to Bochum
Fastest Journey
3 h 37 m
Average
4 h 32 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
439 km
Of the 31 trains that leave Berlin for Bochum every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 439 km distance in an average of 4 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Train Information from Berlin to Bochum
 | Distance | 272 miles (439 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 2 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $54 (€44) |
 | Train frequency | 12 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Trains from Berlin to Bochum cover the 272 miles (439 km) long trip taking on average 4 h 2 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $39 (€32), but the average price of train tickets is $54 (€44). Travelers depart most frequently from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
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Berlin to Bochum with Deutsche Bahn
Find the best trains between Berlin and Bochum with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn from $39 (€32). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Find your perfect journey between Berlin and Bochum with Deutsche Bahn (DB)! Check out the DB train schedules between Berlin and Bochum and then book cheap DB tickets with Omio. The distance from Berlin to Bochum by DB is 272 miles (439 km) and the cheapest price for a DB ticket between Berlin and Bochum is $39 (€32).
DB is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 train journeys per day. A special feature of DB is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use at Omio.
DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
These are Deutsche Bahn's ticket policies for COVID-19 for the train between Berlin and Bochum:
- Normal conditions apply
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Train from Berlin to Bochum
If you want to travel by train from the capital to Bochum, you can choose from an average of 30 departure options per day. From early morning until late evening there are regular connections with Deutsche Bahn and Abellio trains. During the day the timetable scores with a regular and dense cycle with at least one and mostly two departures per hour. Travelers reach their destination particularly quickly with one of the direct connections and a journey time of 3.40 hours. Numerous transfer connections with a journey time of 4 hours to 5 hours 18 minutes supplement the timetable.
Which train companies travel from Berlin to Bochum?
The majority of connections by train from Berlin to Bochum are offered by Deutsche Bahn. Passengers usually travel by long-distance trains ICE or IC in the direction of Bochum. Individual sections are operated by regional trains. In addition, trains of the transport company Abellio run on some sections of the route.
How long does the train journey from Berlin to Bochum take?
Average eight of the daily connections by train from Berlin to Bochum are practical direct connections with a travel time of about 3 hours 24 minutes. Most connections to Bochum are transfer connections with one or two transfers. The station Bad Oeynhausen, the station Minden (Westphalia) and the station Hamm (Westphalia) belong to the most frequent change stations on this route. On transfer connections, travelers must plan a total travel time of 4 hours to 5 hours 20 minutes, depending on the selected route and the length of stay at the transfer stations.
How often can you take the train from Berlin to Bochum?
Average there are 30 daily connections from Berlin to Bochum from early in the morning until around midnight. travelers are offered a narrow interval with at least one departure possibility per hour and often two departure possibilities per hour.
Stations on the line Berlin - Bochum
Berlin Hauptbahnhof. At Berlin Hauptbahnhof there are many shopping possibilities and gastronomic offers. Coming from the centre, it can be reached by S-Bahn via central access points such as Alexanderplatz in 0.5 hours. There is an underground car park at the station. Travelers can use free WLAN.
Bochum Hauptbahnhof. Bochum Hauptbahnhof borders directly on the city center of Bochum, and several bus and tram lines depart from Bochum Hauptbahnhof to destinations throughout the city. At Bochum main station there are several restaurants and shops as well as a car rental service, several parking facilities and several nearby hotels.
Travel Tips
There are a few train stations in Berlin to start your journey from including Berlin Hbf, Berlin Spandau and Berlin Südkreuz. In Bochum you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Bochum Hbf, Bochum-Langendreer and Bochum-Langendreer West.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Berlin Hbf, is located 1 mile (s) / 2 km from the city center of Berlin.
The most popular arrival train station, Bochum Hbf, is located 0 mile (s) / 0 km away from the city center of Bochum.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Train lines: ICE, EC, IC, FEX, HBX, IRE, RB10, RB14, RB21, RB22, RE1, RE2, RE3, RE4, RE5, RE7
Bus lines: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245, M41, M85, N20, N40, N5
S-Bahn lines: S3, S5, S7, S9
Tram lines: M5, M6, M8, M10
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