How to travel from Ghent to Bochum

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ghent to Bochum

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł229 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. 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 zł229, while a flight costs an average of zł2463.

Distance: 154 miles (248 km)

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zł208

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4h 11m

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4h 21m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Bochum is a bus with an average price of zł229.

This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Bochum:

A bus is zł294 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Bochum costing on average zł523.

A bus is zł2234 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Bochum costing on average zł2463.

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Bochum is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 11m.

Other travel options to Bochum take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 21m.

Bus takes on average 7h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Ghent and Bochum including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Ghent to Bochum among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 13m sooner (2h 11m by flight vs 3h 24m by car). Tickets start at around zł2463 compared to roughly zł208 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Ghent to Bochum

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
    11:58 PM9h04
    Ghent
    9:02 AMBochum
    2551One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
    11:58 PM9h04
    Ghent
    9:02 AMBochum
    2551One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
    7:41 PM3h45
    Ghent
    11:26 PMBochum
    3811One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
    5:24 PM4h38
    Ghent
    10:02 PMBochum
    3341One-way
    2 transfers
  • Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
    7:43 AM3h47
    Ghent
    11:30 AMBochum
    3811One-way
    2 transfers
  • Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
    9:41 AM3h49
    Ghent
    1:30 PMBochum
    3811One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ghent 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 Ghent to Bochum.

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There are 3 options to travel between Ghent and Bochum including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Bochum is a bus with an average price of zł229.

This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Bochum:

A bus is zł294 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Bochum costing on average zł523.

A bus is zł2234 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Bochum costing on average zł2463.

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Bochum is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 11m.

Other travel options to Bochum take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 21m.

Bus takes on average 7h 48m.

The distance from Ghent to Bochum is approximately 154 miles (248 km).
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Bochum is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent 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 Ghent to Bochum:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ghent to Bochum, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, KLM to go to Bochum by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bochum by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bochum by train.
Omio customers who travel from Ghent 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bochum to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Bochum, allowing time to visit the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum, enjoy the botanical garden, and experience the vibrant nightlife.

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