Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20

Cheapest price on Sep 20

$108

Average ticket price on Sep 20

$152

Fastest journey on Sep 20

3 h 46 m

Average journey duration on Sep 20

3 h 46 m

Trains on Sep 20

21

Distance

436 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf will cost around $152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf without transferring at least once.

  • Deutsche Bahn26709 · ICE 845
    8:24 AM3h48
    Bochum Hbf
    12:12 PMBerlin Hbf
    $1081One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn26733 · ICE 947
    8:24 PM3h57
    Bochum Hbf
    12:21 AMBerlin Hbf
    $1081One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1545 · ICE 555
    8:58 AM3h57
    Bochum Hbf
    12:55 PMBerlin Hbf
    $1171One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn26731 · ICE 645
    7:24 PM3h46
    Bochum Hbf
    11:10 PMBerlin Hbf
    $1191One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn26711 · ICE 545
    9:24 AM3h46
    Bochum Hbf
    1:10 PMBerlin Hbf
    $1331One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a flight costs an average of $516.

Distance: 270 miles (436 km)

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Flight
Bus
Driving

$96

Average price

$516

Average price

$53

Average price

Cheapest

$94

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 39m

Average total duration

4h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 10m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

9h 26m

Average total duration

8h 56m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 53m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Lufthansa

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf is a bus with an average price of $53.

This is compared to other travel options from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf:

A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf costing on average $96.

A bus is $463 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf costing on average $516.

The fastest way to travel from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Berlin Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 9m.

Bus takes on average 8h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bochum Hbf and Berlin Hbf including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 44m sooner (4h 9m by train vs 4h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $96 compared to roughly $94 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn89911 · ICE 541
On time
4:51 AM Bochum Hbf
4h19
9:10 AM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS1 · ICE 843
On time
6:14 AM Bochum Hbf
3h58
10:12 AM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1543 · ICE 553
On time
6:55 AM Bochum Hbf
4h00
10:55 AM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26707 · ICE 543
On time
7:24 AM Bochum Hbf
3h46
11:10 AM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26709 · ICE 845
On time
8:24 AM Bochum Hbf
3h48
12:12 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1545 · ICE 555
On time
8:58 AM Bochum Hbf
3h57
12:55 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26711 · ICE 545
On time
9:24 AM Bochum Hbf
3h46
1:10 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26713 · ICE 847
On time
10:24 AM Bochum Hbf
3h48
2:12 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 557+VIAS Rail GmbH31310
Delayed
9:32 AM 10:47 AMBochum Hbf
4h08
2:55 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn89875 · ICE 1547 · ICE 557
On time
10:50 AM Bochum Hbf
4h05
2:55 PM Berlin Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26715 · ICE 547
On time
11:24 AM Bochum Hbf
3h46
3:10 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26717 · ICE 849
On time
12:24 PM Bochum Hbf
3h48
4:12 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 559+VIAS Rail GmbH31314
Delayed
11:32 AM 12:47 PMBochum Hbf
4h08
4:55 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26719 · ICE 549
On time
1:24 PM Bochum Hbf
3h46
5:10 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26721 · ICE 941
On time
2:24 PM Bochum Hbf
3h48
6:12 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 651+VIAS Rail GmbH31318
Delayed
1:32 PM 2:47 PMBochum Hbf
4h08
6:55 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn89883 · ICE 1549 · ICE 651
On time
2:51 PM Bochum Hbf
4h04
6:55 PM Berlin Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26723 · ICE 641
On time
3:24 PM Bochum Hbf
3h48
7:12 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26725 · ICE 943
On time
4:24 PM Bochum Hbf
3h49
8:13 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 653+VIAS Rail GmbH31322
Delayed
3:32 PM 4:47 PMBochum Hbf
4h08
8:55 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26727 · ICE 643
On time
5:24 PM Bochum Hbf
3h46
9:10 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26729 · ICE 945
On time
6:24 PM Bochum Hbf
3h48
10:12 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 655+VIAS Rail GmbH31326
Delayed
5:32 PM 6:47 PMBochum Hbf
4h08
10:55 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26731 · ICE 645
On time
7:24 PM Bochum Hbf
3h46
11:10 PM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26733 · ICE 947
On time
8:24 PM Bochum Hbf
3h57
12:21 AM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn89901 · ICE 1541
On time
11:51 PM Bochum Hbf
5h42
5:33 AM Berlin Hbf		1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf

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Trains from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:03, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 270 miles (436 km) distance in 3h 33m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
270 miles (436 km)
Average train duration
4h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
$12
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
3h 33m
First train
1:03 AM
Last train
10:33 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
14 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Bochum Hbf and Berlin Hbf from $12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
3h 33m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
$28
Deutsche Bahn frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

FlixTrain

About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixTrain Duration
4h 4m
Cheapest FlixTrain Price
$12
FlixTrain frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $12, while the average price is around $96.
The train from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf takes 3h 33m and runs 9 per day.
The first train from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf leaves at 1:03 AM.
The distance by train from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf is 270 miles (436 km).
The last train from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf leaves at 10:33 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf. This service operates 7 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf is by train, with a cost of around $12.
The train journey from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf primarily traverses urban and industrial areas with occasional views of the countryside, but it is not typically known for being scenic.
A day trip from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 33m. Trains run 9 times per day, covering a distance of 270 miles (436 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf.
Since both Bochum Hbf and Berlin Hbf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Berlin Hbf include Leipzig, Hanover, Wolfsburg, Erfurt, Brunswick.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf

Most Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf trains use the Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Bochum Hbf and Berlin Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bochum
Arrival train stations in Berlin
Bochum HbfBochum Hbf, Kurt-Schumacher-Platz 13-15, 44787 BochumWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Bochum Hbf from Bochum city centre

TrainRb, Re · 3m · $1 · every ~4 min
BusNe6, E77, E68, E61, 368E, E36, 368, 365, 355, 353, 345, 339, 336 · 3m · every ~33 min
Tram310, 305, 302, 316, 306 · 3m · $1 · every ~35 min
SubwayU35 · 2m · $1 · every ~20 min

Bochum Hbf train station facilities and services

Bochum Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: TwinTower, Holzfaß, Steakhaus El Rancho, Döner Saray Urfa Ocakbaşı

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Bochum Hbf. ATMs are available at Bochum Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Bochum Hbf. Information desks are available at Bochum Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Bochum Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bochum Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bochum Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bochum Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Ostmeier, Art Hotel Tucholsky, Hotel Kolpinghaus, Mercure Hotel Bochum City.

More about Bochum Hbf

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