Berlin to Bochum train
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Fastest train times from Berlin to Bochum
Fastest Journey
4 h
Average
4 h 48 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
439 km
It's difficult to get from Berlin to Bochum without transferring at least once.
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Overview: Train from Berlin to Bochum
 | Distance | 272 miles (439 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 52 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $48 (€44) |
 | Train frequency | 19 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 18 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 3 h 52 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 19 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $48 (€44), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $39 (€36). Travelers depart most frequently from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Bochum trains
For as little as $39 (€36) you can travel by train between Berlin and Bochum with Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn 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 for your train to Bochum from Berlin. 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.
Train information from Berlin to Bochum with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 3 h 46 min
- Average Price: $39
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 12 a day
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: Trains from Berlin to Bochum
When taking a train from Berlin, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Berlin Hbf, Berlin Spandau and Berlin Südkreuz. When you arrive in Bochum, your train can arrive in train stations including Bochum Hbf, Bochum-Langendreer and Bochum-Langendreer West.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Berlin Hbf to Bochum Hbf.
Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Berlin Hbf and need to travel around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Bochum most often arrive at Bochum Hbf and need to travel around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from this train station to the city center.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Shopping
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Accessibility
S-Bahn lines: S3, S5, S7, S9
Bus lines: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245, M41, M85, N20, N40, N5
Tram lines: M5, M6, M8, M10
Train lines: ICE, EC, IC, FEX, HBX, IRE, RB10, RB14, RB21, RB22, RE1, RE2, RE3, RE4, RE5, RE7
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