Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bochum to Sint-Gillis
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Sint-Gillis among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €57.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€57 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Bochum to Sint-Gillis
Compare the available ways to get from Bochum to Sint-Gillis, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Sint-Gillis:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Sint-Gillis costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Sint-Gillis take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €18. The journey takes 6h 41m versus 3h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bochum to Sint-Gillis
How to get from Bochum to Sint-Gillis by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bochum to Sint-Gillis is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:27 AM 3h08 Bochum 10:35 AM Sint-Gillis €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

7:27 AM 3h08 Bochum 10:35 AM Sint-Gillis €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:27 AM 3h08 Bochum 10:35 AM Sint-Gillis €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Bochum to Sint-Gillis
Travel to Sint-Gillis easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bochum to Sint-Gillis.

This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Sint-Gillis:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Sint-Gillis costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Sint-Gillis take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum and Sint-Gillis as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sint-Gillis by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Sint-Gillis by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
Travelling from Bochum to Sint-Gillis: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

