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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Bochum
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 131 miles (212 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Bochum:
A bus is $58 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bochum costing on average $101 (€81).
A bus is $260 (€208) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Bochum costing on average $303 (€243).
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
Flight takes on average 6h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Bochum
How to get from Brussels to Bochum by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Bochum is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus+
FlixTrain3:15 AM5h58Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)9:13 AMBochum Hbf$511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus1:20 AM6h25Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:45 AMBochum, Hbf$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL1706 · KL18033:10 PM2h30Brussels Airport5:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$4271One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 13 · 268158:34 AM3h28Brussels-North12:02 PMBochum Hbf$1291One-way1 transfer
ICE 13 · ICE 5478:25 AM3h05Brussels-Midi11:30 AMBochum Hbf$1331One-way1 transfer
ICE 15 · ICE 54910:25 AM3h05Brussels-Midi1:30 PMBochum Hbf$1531One-way1 transfer
KL1706+
KL18053:10 PM7h15Brussels Airport10:25 PMDusseldorf Airport$4271One-way1 transfer
KL1702+
KL18018:05 AM5h50Brussels Airport1:55 PMDusseldorf Airport$4521One-way1 transfer
KL1700+
KL18016:20 AM7h35Brussels Airport1:55 PMDusseldorf Airport$4521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Bochum:
A bus is $58 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bochum costing on average $101 (€81).
A bus is $260 (€208) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Bochum costing on average $303 (€243).
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
Flight takes on average 6h 50m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Bochum as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bruxelles, Gare du Nord and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar, SNCB to go to Bochum by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bochum by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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