- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum, known for major Swiss and European collections from medieval works to modern and contemporary art.
Cheapest price
$171
Average price
$180
Fastest journey
6 h 2 m
Average duration
6 h 10 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
468 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bochum to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bochum to Zurich will cost around $180 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $171.
Of the 25 trains that leave Bochum for Zurich on Fri, Jun 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 468 km distance in an average of 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 2 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 6 h 12 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.
ICE 915 · ICE 71 · IR 2073
ICE 515 · ICE 279 · IC 775
ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IC 779
ICE 107 · IC 781
IC 2013 · ICE 371 · IC 779
ICE 919 · ICE 73 · IC 581
ICE 515 · ICE 279 · IC 775
ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IC 779
ICE 107 · IC 781
ICE 105Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. 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 $45, and a flight costs an average of $86.
Distance: 290 miles (468 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$138 Average price | $167 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Zurich:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Zurich costing on average $138 (€113).
A bus is $102 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Zurich costing on average $167 (€137).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 9h 10m.
The journey is about 11m faster (6h 50m by train vs 7h 1m by car) and roughly $49 (€40) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($138 (€113) vs $187 (€153)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bochum to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 915 · ICE 71 · IR 2073 | On time 8:24 AM Bochum Hbf | 6h25 | 2:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 646 · ICE 27 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 | On time 8:27 AM Bochum Hbf | 8h22 | 4:49 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
ICE 515 · ICE 279 · IC 775 | On time 8:48 AM Bochum Hbf | 6h12 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 515 · IC 187 | On time 8:48 AM Bochum Hbf | 6h35 | 3:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 2013 · ICE 371 · IC 779 | On time 9:29 AM Bochum Hbf | 7h31 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 105 | On time 9:48 AM Bochum Hbf | 6h12 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
26812 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IR 2077 | 9:55 AM Bochum Hbf | 6h54 | 4:49 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
ICE 644 · ICE 29 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 | On time 10:27 AM Bochum Hbf | 7h59 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IC 779 | On time 10:48 AM Bochum Hbf | 6h12 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 107 · IC 781 | On time 11:48 AM Bochum Hbf | 6h12 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 919 · ICE 73 · IC 581 | On time 12:24 PM Bochum Hbf | 6h02 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 519 · ICE 373 | On time 12:48 PM Bochum Hbf | 6h12 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109 | On time 1:48 PM Bochum Hbf | 6h12 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 109 · IC 1946 · ICE 201 · IC 789 | On time 1:48 PM Bochum Hbf | 8h12 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1011 · IC 283 | On time 2:24 PM Bochum Hbf | 6h59 | 9:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1011 · ICE 7 · IR 2085 | On time 2:24 PM Bochum Hbf | 6h25 | 8:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 927 · ICE 1013 · ICE 75 · RE 2089 | On time 2:37 PM Bochum Hbf | 8h12 | 10:49 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
ICE 611 · ICE 375+ TGV 9219 | 2:48 PM Bochum Hbf | 6h12 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 201 · IC 789 | On time 3:48 PM Bochum Hbf | 6h12 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1013 · ICE 75 · RE 2089 | On time 4:24 PM Bochum Hbf | 6h25 | 10:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 613 · IC 285 | 4:48 PM Bochum Hbf | 6h35 | 11:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 613 · ICE 377+ TGV 9223 | 4:48 PM Bochum Hbf | 6h12 | 11:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1015 · ECE 9 · IR 1995 | On time 6:24 PM Bochum Hbf | 7h00 | 1:24 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1015 · ECE 9 · RE 2347 · IC 841 | On time 6:24 PM Bochum Hbf | 6h42 | 1:06 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
ICE 615 · ICE 379 · 4745 · 17141 | On time 6:48 PM Bochum Hbf | 10h27 | 5:15 AM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
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Trains from Bochum to Zurich run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) but you can travel from only $45 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 290 miles (468 km) distance in 6h 2m.
Distance 290 miles (468 km) |
Average train duration 6h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 2m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Service is included by law. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or adding 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxis and leave small change in cafes if service was good.
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