How to travel from Brussels to Bochum

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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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$43

Average price

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$101

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$50

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 52m

Average total duration

4h 22m

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3h 39m

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3h 9m

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2h 56m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Bochum is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Bochum is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Bochum take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 22m.

Flight takes on average 6h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Bochum including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Bochum among Omio's users.

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from Brussels to Bochum

How to get from Brussels to Bochum by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brussels to Bochum is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    3:15 AM5h58
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    9:13 AMBochum Hbf
    $511One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:20 AM6h25
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    7:45 AMBochum, Hbf
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLM CityhopperKL1706 · KL1803
    3:10 PM2h30
    Brussels Airport
    5:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $4271One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 13 · 26815
    8:34 AM3h28
    Brussels-North
    12:02 PMBochum Hbf
    $1291One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 547
    8:25 AM3h05
    Brussels-Midi
    11:30 AMBochum Hbf
    $1331One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 15 · ICE 549
    10:25 AM3h05
    Brussels-Midi
    1:30 PMBochum Hbf
    $1531One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1706+German AirwaysKL1805
    3:10 PM7h15
    Brussels Airport
    10:25 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $4271One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1702+German AirwaysKL1801
    8:05 AM5h50
    Brussels Airport
    1:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $4521One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1700+German AirwaysKL1801
    6:20 AM7h35
    Brussels Airport
    1:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $4521One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Bochum

Travel to Bochum 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 Brussels to Bochum.

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There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Bochum including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Bochum is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Bochum is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Bochum take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 22m.

Flight takes on average 6h 50m.

The distance from Brussels to Bochum is approximately 131 miles (212 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Bochum is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Bochum:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Bochum, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Bochum:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Bochum often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bochum and these popular destinations at a great price.

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