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Museum unter Tage
One of Germany's leading art museums, known for major modern and contemporary works and a refined setting in Bochum's cultural quarter.
Cheapest price
€82
Average price
€103
Fastest journey
3 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
248 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Bochum is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Bochum will cost around €103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €82.
It's difficult to get from Ghent to Bochum without transferring at least 2 times.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent 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 3h 58m. 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 €253.
Distance: 154 miles (248 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€110 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €390 Average price | €44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Ghent to Bochum:
A bus is €74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Bochum costing on average €110.
A bus is €355 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Bochum costing on average €390.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
Flight takes on average 6h 46m.
Tickets start at around €110 compared to roughly €44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-65.32. The journey takes 3h 58m versus 3h 24m 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 Ghent to Bochum trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:41 AM Ghent | 3h49 | 9:30 AM Bochum | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:43 AM Ghent | 3h47 | 11:30 AM Bochum | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:41 AM Ghent | 3h50 | 12:31 PM Bochum | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:41 AM Ghent | 3h49 | 1:30 PM Bochum | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:41 AM Ghent | 3h50 | 2:31 PM Bochum | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:41 AM Ghent | 3h49 | 3:30 PM Bochum | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:41 PM Ghent | 3h50 | 4:31 PM Bochum | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Ghent to Bochum run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €82 but you can travel from only €26 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 154 miles (248 km) distance in 3h 49m.
Distance 154 miles (248 km) |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €82 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 1:00 AM |
Last train 9:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Bochum — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bochum trip today.
One of Germany's leading art museums, known for major modern and contemporary works and a refined setting in Bochum's cultural quarter.
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Railway museum with historic locomotives, rolling stock, and a broad outdoor site that appeals to transport fans and families alike.
Large central park with paths, lawns, and cultural neighbors, making it one of Bochum's best places for a relaxed walk or break.
Former industrial site turned urban park around the Jahrhunderthalle, popular for architecture walks, festivals, and Ruhr landscape photography.
Scenic lake area on Bochum's edge with promenade sections, greenery, and leisure atmosphere, favored by locals for easy outdoor escapes.
A classic Ruhr dish of curried sausage with fries. It is a beloved quick meal across Bochum and reflects the region’s working-class snack culture.
A hearty potato pancake traditionally served with apple sauce or beet syrup. It is common in North Rhine-Westphalia and popular at markets and pubs.
Pickled herring in a creamy sauce with apple and onion, often served with potatoes. It is a traditional northern and western German comfort dish.
Well-known fine dining restaurant with creative modern cuisine and polished service in Bochum. Best for a refined meal and seasonal tasting menus.
Historic traditional venue serving hearty German and Ruhr-style dishes in a classic brewery atmosphere. A strong choice for local comfort food.
Popular casual stop for classic currywurst and fries. It is known locally for quick Ruhrgebiet street food in an unfussy setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, while local transit and casual meals stay reasonably priced for tourists.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. Tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up for taxis, and leave small change in cafes.
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Bochum Hbf -> Dr.-Ruer-Platz, Bochum
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent 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.

Most Ghent to Bochum trains use the Gent St Pieters to Bochum Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Bochum West. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Bochum train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
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 West 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, Vecchio Torchio, Osteria al, Holzfaß, Steakhaus El Rancho
Wi-Fi is available at Bochum West. ATMs are available at Bochum West.
Ticket office support is available at Bochum West. Information desks are available at Bochum West.
Luggage storage is available at Bochum West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bochum West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bochum West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bochum West.
Nearby hotels include Ostmeier, Hotel Fey, Art Hotel Tucholsky, Hotel Kolpinghaus.
Bochum-Ehrenfeld is 1 km from Bochum city centre. Public transport options include:
Bochum-Ehrenfeld 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: Vecchio Torchio, Osteria al, Sortie, Mandragora, Farina
Wi-Fi is available at Bochum-Ehrenfeld. ATMs are available at Bochum-Ehrenfeld.
Ticket office support is available at Bochum-Ehrenfeld. Information desks are available at Bochum-Ehrenfeld.
Luggage storage is available at Bochum-Ehrenfeld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bochum-Ehrenfeld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bochum-Ehrenfeld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bochum-Ehrenfeld.
Nearby hotels include Art Hotel Tucholsky, Hotel Kolpinghaus, Hotel City West.
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