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Alte Pinakothek
One of Europe’s great old master galleries, with major works from the 14th to 18th centuries by Dürer, Rubens, Raphael, and others.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $61.
Distance: 301 miles (486 km)
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$135 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $211 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Munich:
A bus is $87 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Munich costing on average $135 (€111).
A bus is $164 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Munich costing on average $211 (€174).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 9m.
You'll arrive about 46m sooner (6h 1m by train vs 6h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $135 (€111) compared to roughly $50 (€41) 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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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.
The table below shows live departures for Bochum to Munich trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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26846 · ICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511 | On time 1:54 AM Bochum Hbf | 8h38 | 10:32 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
26800 · ICE 911 | On time 3:55 AM Bochum Hbf | 5h45 | 9:40 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26847 · ICE 23 · ICE 913 | Delayed 4:03 AM Bochum Hbf | 7h37 | 10:05 AM 10:05 AMMunich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 541 · 26703 · ICE 783 | Delayed 3:57 AM 5:30 AMBochum Hbf | 6h20 | 11:50 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 525 | On time 5:36 AM Bochum Hbf | 5h36 | 11:12 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 101 · ICE 591 | On time 5:48 AM Bochum Hbf | 5h27 | 11:15 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26804 · ICE 913 | Delayed 5:55 AM Bochum Hbf | 5h45 | 10:05 AM 10:05 AMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 208 · 26705 · ICE 583 | Delayed 4:44 AM 6:10 AMBochum Hbf | 6h42 | 12:52 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 527 | On time 6:36 AM Bochum Hbf | 5h36 | 12:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 25 · ICE 915 | Delayed 6:48 AM Bochum Hbf | 6h52 | 12:05 PM 12:05 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26707 · ICE 785 | On time 7:24 AM Bochum Hbf | 6h26 | 1:50 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 529 | On time 7:36 AM Bochum Hbf | 5h36 | 1:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 103 · ICE 593 | Delayed 5:53 AM 7:48 AMBochum Hbf | 5h27 | 1:15 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26808 · ICE 915 | Delayed 7:55 AM Bochum Hbf | 5h45 | 12:05 PM 12:05 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26706 · ICE 621 | On time 8:33 AM Bochum Hbf | 5h39 | 2:12 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 27 · ICE 225 | Delayed 8:48 AM Bochum Hbf | 6h52 | 1:58 PM 1:58 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26711 · ICE 787 | On time 9:24 AM Bochum Hbf | 6h26 | 3:50 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2013 · ICE 517 | Delayed 9:29 AM Bochum Hbf | 7h00 | 2:43 PM 2:43 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26708 · ICE 623 | On time 9:33 AM Bochum Hbf | 5h39 | 3:12 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 · ICE 595 | Delayed 7:53 AM 9:48 AMBochum Hbf | 5h26 | 3:14 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 644 · ICE 625 | On time 10:27 AM Bochum Hbf | 5h46 | 4:13 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2155 · ICE 587 · ICE 509 | Delayed 8:51 AM 10:27 AMBochum Hbf | 6h42 | 5:09 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
31317+ ICE 919 | On time 12:13 PM Bochum Hbf | 5h27 | 5:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26717 · ICE 589 | On time 12:24 PM Bochum Hbf | 6h24 | 6:48 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26714 · ICE 629 | On time 12:33 PM Bochum Hbf | 5h39 | 6:12 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1747 · ICE 881 | Delayed 11:36 AM 1:27 PMBochum Hbf | 6h23 | 7:50 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109 · ICE 599 | On time 1:48 PM Bochum Hbf | 5h24 | 7:12 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bochum to Munich run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 301 miles (486 km) distance in 5h 16m.
Distance 301 miles (486 km) |
Average train duration 6h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 16m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
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Well-known traditional beer garden and restaurant pouring Augustiner beer with solid Bavarian staples in a spacious, relaxed setting.
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Munich is among Germany's pricier cities. Hotels and dining cost more than in most German cities, though transit and bakeries remain reasonable.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bochum to Munich 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 Munich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bochum to Munich trains use the Bochum Hbf to München Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at München Hackerbrücke. Use this guide to compare Bochum and Munich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: TwinTower, Holzfaß, Steakhaus El Rancho, Döner Saray Urfa Ocakbaşı
Wi-Fi is available at Bochum Hbf. ATMs are available at Bochum Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Bochum Hbf. Information desks are available at Bochum Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Bochum Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bochum Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bochum Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bochum Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Ostmeier, Art Hotel Tucholsky, Hotel Kolpinghaus, Mercure Hotel Bochum City.
Bochum, Buddenbergplatz has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bochum, Buddenbergplatz.
Wattenscheid is 5 km from Bochum city centre. Public transport options include:
Wattenscheid 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 options include: McDonald's, Akropolis, Altstadtgrill, Pizzalok
Wi-Fi is available at Wattenscheid. ATMs are available at Wattenscheid.
Ticket office support is available at Wattenscheid. Information desks are available at Wattenscheid.
Luggage storage is available at Wattenscheid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wattenscheid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wattenscheid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wattenscheid.
Nearby hotels include Beckmannshof, Kolpinghaus.
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München 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 options include: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
München Hackerbrücke is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hackerbrücke 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 options include: Augustiner Bräustuben, Lenz, Das Bad, Subway
Wi-Fi is available at München Hackerbrücke. ATMs are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Ticket office support is available at München Hackerbrücke. Information desks are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Luggage storage is available at München Hackerbrücke. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Hackerbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Hackerbrücke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Nearby hotels include Theresienhöhe, Hotel Schweiz, Hotel Uhland, Germania.
München Isartor 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 options include: Ratskeller, Speiserei Volksbad, Klenze 17, Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
Wi-Fi is available at München Isartor. ATMs are available at München Isartor.
Ticket office support is available at München Isartor. Information desks are available at München Isartor.
Luggage storage is available at München Isartor. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Isartor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Isartor: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Isartor.
Nearby hotels include Novotel München City, Hilton Munich City, Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum, Unsöld's Factory Hotel.
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