The cheapest and fastest trains from Bremen to Bochum
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
208 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bremen to Bochum is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bremen to Bochum will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bremen for Bochum on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 208 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 3 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.
6:44 AM2h03Bremen8:47 AMBochum$701One-way0 transfers
6:44 AM2h03Bremen8:47 AMBochum$701One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bremen to Bochum
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bremen to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $223.
Distance: 129 miles (208 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $510 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg 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 Bremen to Bochum:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen to Bochum costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $475 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bremen to Bochum costing on average $510 (€417).
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
You'll arrive about 45m sooner (2h 4m by train vs 2h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $61 (€50) compared to roughly $44 (€36) 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.
Live departures
Bremen to Bochum train times
The table below shows live departures for Bremen to Bochum trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:44 AM Bremen | 2h03 | 8:47 AM Bochum | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bremen to Bochum
Trains from Bremen to Bochum run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 129 miles (208 km) distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 129 miles (208 km) |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Bremen to Bochum trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Bremen and Bochum from $26 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Bremen to Bochum
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bremen to Bochum 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 Bochum, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bremen to Bochum
Most Bremen to Bochum trains use the Bremen Hbf to Bochum Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Wattenscheid. Use this guide to compare Bremen and Bochum train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bremen station do trains to Bochum leave from?
Getting to Bremen Hbf from Bremen city centre
Bremen Hbf is 1 km from Bremen city centre. Public transport options include:
Bremen Hbf train station facilities and services
Bremen 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: Du & ich, Mexcal, Savarin, Aldo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bremen Hbf. ATMs are available at Bremen Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bremen Hbf. Information desks are available at Bremen Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bremen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bremen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bremen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bremen Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include City-Hotel, Buthmann, Hotel Bremer Haus, Courtyard by Marriott.
Getting to Bremen Neustadt from Bremen city centre
Bremen Neustadt is 1 km from Bremen city centre. Public transport options include:
Bremen Neustadt train station facilities and services
Bremen Neustadt 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: Burgerme, Pachamama, Novazena, Cafe & Bar Celona
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bremen Neustadt. ATMs are available at Bremen Neustadt.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bremen Neustadt. Information desks are available at Bremen Neustadt.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bremen Neustadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bremen Neustadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bremen Neustadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bremen Neustadt.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Stadt Bremen, Ibis Styles Bremen Altstadt, Westfalia, Hotel ÜberFluss.
Getting to Bremen-Walle from Bremen city centre
Bremen-Walle is 3 km from Bremen city centre. Public transport options include:
Bremen-Walle train station facilities and services
Bremen-Walle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Almaz, Muru's Curry, Aris da Franco, Palast Grill 7
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bremen-Walle. ATMs are available at Bremen-Walle.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bremen-Walle. Information desks are available at Bremen-Walle.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bremen-Walle. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bremen-Walle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bremen-Walle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bremen-Walle.
Which Bochum station do trains from Bremen arrive at?
Getting to Bochum Hbf from Bochum city centre
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.
Getting to Wattenscheid from Bochum city centre
Wattenscheid is 5 km from Bochum city centre. Public transport options include:
Wattenscheid train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: McDonald's, Akropolis, Altstadtgrill, Pizzalok
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Wattenscheid. ATMs are available at Wattenscheid.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wattenscheid. Information desks are available at Wattenscheid.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Wattenscheid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wattenscheid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wattenscheid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wattenscheid.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Beckmannshof, Kolpinghaus.
Getting to Bochum, Buddenbergplatz from Bochum city centre
Bochum, Buddenbergplatz train station facilities and services
Bochum, Buddenbergplatz has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bochum, Buddenbergplatz.
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