- Must visit
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA)
Major fine arts museum with Flemish masters, modern art, and a landmark 19th-century building restored with contemporary galleries.
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
3 h 39 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bochum to Antwerp is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bochum to Antwerp will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bochum for Antwerp on Mon, Jun 29, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 29 the direct trains cover the 197 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 39 m .
On Mon, Jun 29 the slowest trains will take 4 h 20 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $132.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $333 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Antwerp:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Antwerp costing on average $93 (€76).
A bus is $293 (€242) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Antwerp costing on average $333 (€275).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around $93 (€76) compared to roughly $43 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-49.91 (€-41.15). The journey takes 3h 29m versus 2h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bochum to Antwerp trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:27 AM Bochum | 3h39 | 10:06 AM Antwerp | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:56 AM Bochum | 4h20 | 11:16 AM Antwerp | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:27 AM Bochum | 3h39 | 11:06 AM Antwerp | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:56 AM Bochum | 4h20 | 12:16 PM Antwerp | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bochum to Antwerp run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€54) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 19:25. The fastest train covers the 122 miles (197 km) distance in 3h 39m.
Distance 122 miles (197 km) |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€54) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 39m |
First train 5:05 AM |
Last train 7:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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