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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Bochum
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $550.
Distance: 131 miles (212 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$97 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $550 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Bochum
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Bochum, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Bochum:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bochum costing on average $97.
A bus is $513 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Bochum costing on average $550.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
Tickets start at around $97 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$48. The journey takes 3h 18m versus 2h 56m 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.
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
1:20 AM 6h25 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 7:45 AM Bochum, Hbf $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
1:20 AM 6h25 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 7:45 AM Bochum, Hbf $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- LH5589+
LH787:30 PM 2h45 Brussels Airport 10:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport $834 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 13 · 26815
8:25 AM 3h37 Brussels-Midi 12:02 PM Bochum Hbf $67 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 13 · 26415 · 89719
8:25 AM 4h14 Brussels-Midi 12:39 PM Bochum Hbf $67 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 13 · 26415 · 10131 · ICE 849
8:25 AM 4h07 Brussels-Midi 12:32 PM Bochum Hbf $76 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain3:15 AM 5h58 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 9:13 AM Bochum Hbf $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1702 · KL17998:05 AM 2h50 Brussels Airport 10:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport $315 1 One-way 1 transfer- KL1704 · KL1801
10:45 AM 3h05 Brussels Airport 1:50 PM Dusseldorf Airport $315 1 One-way 1 transfer - KL1706 · KL1803
2:45 PM 3h10 Brussels Airport 5:55 PM Dusseldorf Airport $315 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Bochum:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bochum costing on average $97.
A bus is $513 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Bochum costing on average $550.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Bochum by train.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, Qatar Airways, Eurowings, Lot Polish Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Bochum by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bochum by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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